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SEPTEMBER, 1954

VOL, XXIII, No. I

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HOMECOMING PROGRAM - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13. 1954

MORNING

Traditional Frosh-Soph Football Game.

Phi Mu Delta business meeting and election of alumni officers.

SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI COUNCIL MEETING — Room 103, Bogar Hall.

Buffet luncheons at Phi Mu Delta, Bond and Key and Theta Chi. Snack Bar in G. A. will be open

for alumni desiring to lunch there.

Bond and Key annual meeting.

AFTERNOON

Kick-off — Haverford - S. U. Football Game.

Theta Chi business meeting and election of alumni officers.

Phi Mu Delta annual alumni dinner at Blue Hill restaurant.

Theta Chi and Bond and Key annual Banquets (places to be announced later).

Homecoming Dance in alumni gymnasium.

Alumni are reminded to register in G. A. Lounge sometime during the day.

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THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEPTEMBER, 1954

PHILADELPHIA

Once more the Philadelphia club will
be host to the football team and band at
a dinner to be held after the Swarthmore
game at the Emanuel Lutheran Church.
Winona Avenue and Chester Pike. Nor-
wood. Saturday. October 9. At noon the
ladies of the club will serve a luncheon
to the band, cheer leaders and faculty
at the home of Clyde and Helen Spitzner.
201 Morlyn Avenue. Bryn Mawr. Pastor
of Emanuel Lutheran church is Dr. Dallas
C. Baer '20. The church is located just
five minutes from the Swarthmore
campus.

NEW JERSEY

2nd Annual Brid^ Party will be held
Friday. October 8 at the Suburban Hotel,
Harrison Street, East Orange under the
leadership of Jo Hoy Lamb '33 and Ida
Prederickson '21. A committee composed
of Mrs. Lamb. Mrs. Frederickson. Dick
Scharfe '31. Dorothy Hochstuhl '43. Mrs.
Lewis Drumm. Sr.. and Margaret Hartley
'30 made all the arrangements. Letters
sent to the New Jersey and New York
district club members said in part . . .
"you may play Bridge. Canasta or Samba
— adequate parking facilities — proceeds to
go to the Conservatory of Music building
fund— tickets. $1.25 per— time. 8:30 P.M."
During the evening a few minutes will
be taken to present a slate of officers who
will be asked to serve as a board of di-
rectors for the club during the coming
year.

WILKES-BARRE

Mrs. Jean Hodgdon '38, R.D. 1. Mountain
Top. president, is planning to call a
meeting of the club sometime in October.
ALTOONA

Donald Ford, because of a recent move
to Greensburg. has resigned as president
of the club. A successor will be appointed
in the near future.

SUNBURY

Sunbury is planning an early Fall
meeting to coincide with some evening
activity on the campus. Tentative plan
is to have dinner at perhaps the Dutch
Pantry and repair to the campus to en-
joy a concert, play or similar activity.
President is Harold Benion, Broadway
Road, R.D. 1, Milton.

President Spitzner Thanks
Alumni for Sugg:estions

-I am very- grateful ," said president
Clyde Spitzner, "for the responses to the
original letter that was mailed out, with
regard to suggestions by various alumni.

"AH suggestions have been well received
and I h:pe mere alumni will write. In all
cases the suggestions have been noted and
will be adhered to. My deep appreciation",
continued president Clyde, "to Mrs. Charles
Homan of Swedesboro. Bill Treon cf Sha-
mckin. Fancher Wolfe of Minneapolis,
Blair Heaton of Selir.sgrove. M. P. Mcller,
Jr.. of Hagerstown. Mrs. Larry Isaacs of
Hellertown. Bill Clark of Allentown and
Mrs. Warren Lamb of Maplewocd. N. J.,
t; mention just a few."

Lehigh Valley Alumni
Club Being Organized

Under the dynamic leadership of Bill
Clark '48. a strong committee of gradu-
ates frcm the Allentown, Bethlehem,
Easton area met on August 4 to consider
plans for a new district Alumni Club to
be known as the Lehigh Valley Alumni
Club of Susquehanna University.

Pi'esent at the organization meeting
were Orville B. Landis '26, Erma Stahl
Everitt '23, Isabella Horn Klick '34, Will-
iam S. Clark '48. Nevin C. T. Shaffer '49,
Margaret Ide Maguire '33.

Bill Clark was unanimously elected
chairman cf the planning committee and
Erma Stahl Everitt Secretary-Ti-easurer.
Plans were made to hold the first meet-
ing on Friday evening, October 11, at the
Lehigh Valley Club 1544 Hamilton St„
Allentown at 7:30 p.m. President and
Mrs. G. Morris Smith and Mr. and Mrs.
Clyde R. Spitzner will be the guests of
the newly activated club. Dr. Smith will
deliver the main address and Clyde
Spitzner will bring a message from the
General Alumni Association.

A program committee is working on
details for the evening's entertainment.
At this first meeting of the club tempor-
ary officers will be elected, and a Con-
stitution and By-laws committee will be
appointed so that arrangements and plans
can be made far effecting a permanent
crgainzation.

Some thirty-five graduates in the area
have signified their interest in attending.

Current Contributions
To Loyalty Fund Twice
Last Year's Receipts

Last year, Susquehanna's Alumni Loy-
alty Fund totaled $2,726.76. with 183 con-
tributors. With less than $1,000 contri-
buted the year before, officers of the
Association are confident the total will
continue to increase to the point where
the alumni will take pride in its financial
support of their alma mater.

Included in the above amount are not
the many contributions in support of
district club projects.

This year there has been an enthusiastic
response to the letter sent out in early
September by President Clyde Spitzner.

List of early 1954-55 contributors
follows:

1S<)1— B. Mende Wagenseller
183<)— .J D. Bogar. Jr.
1902— D. B. MoKst
190''— Sara Snyder Walter
1908— Bertha Hough Federlin

Dr. George F. Dunkelberger
1914 — Mary Mower,v Zak
1915— N. A. Danowsky
1917— Herbert S. Rausch
1919- Rey. Willard D. Allbeck
1921— Dr. O, H. Aurand

M. P. Moller. Jr.
1924— Alyin W. Carpenter
1925— Dr. N. R, Banner
1926— Lee Boyer

W. Alfred Streamer
1927— Emily Craig
1928— Sister Dorothy Gotf

^'izabeth .Stong Eichelberger

Mary Farlling
1931— Rey. Paul W. Hartllne

S. Walter Foulkrod
1932— Thelma Crebs

Dr. Andrew V. Kozak

Rey. Lewis R. Fox
1933 — I. Donald Steele

Martha A. Fisher
1934— Rey. E. M. Clapper
1935— Dr. John F. Hanna
1936— Eugene D. Mitchell
1937— Walter S. VanPo.yck
1938 — Rey. Karl E. Kniseley

Mary Heim Dayey. Jr.
1941 — Margaret Dunkle Kniseley
1943 — Lawrence Isaacs

Anita Bashore Rotli
1944 — Catherine Byrod Whitman
1945 — Natalie Kresge Isaacs

Mary Moyer Bringman
1946— Marie Klick Hodick
1947 — Virginia Hallock Damiencki
1948— Rey. Augustus Tietbohl

Rey, Dale Bringman
1949— Columbus and Mrs. (Ella Fetherolfi Raup

Joyce Bell

Jean Blecher Berninger

Evan and Mrs. (Frances Lybargen Zlock

1952— Charles Bomboy

Lynne Light foot

Patricia F. Heathcote
1953— Ens. Marvel Cowling

HONORARY

Dr. Amos A. Stagg, Sr.

Bertiia Hein

William W. Tomlin.'ion

Homecoming _ Saturday, November IBth, 1954

Entered as .second-class matter September 26, 1931, at the Post Office at Selinsgrove, Pa., under the Act of August 24. 1912. Published
four times a year by the Susquehanna University. Selinsgrove. Pa., in the months of September, December, Mai-ch and June.

SEPTEMBER, 1954

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

THREE

Alumni Office Seeking
Information on "Lost"
Alumni for Directory

During the summer the alumni ofBce
worked hard to get the alumni records
up to date and prepared listings for the
printer. Bids were received and most of
the copy is ready t3 be put into his hands.
The job is bigger than at first expected.
Many alumni have failed to keep the office
informed of their current addresses. We
are listing herewith the names in our
"lost" alumni files and urgently request
anyone knowing of their whereabouts to
write us immediately.

Adams. William: Ahlbrandt. Harry J.: Almeda.
Joseph M. : Ambicki. John; Anne. Mrs. George;
Ash, Edith (Mrs. P. D. Wright i .
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Baer. Charles E. ; Bair. Jesse D.; Baker. Paul
N,: Barb. Henry K.; Barret, Mrs. H, S. iTheodora
Rodgersi : Battersby. Louis H.; Bauder. Mrs.
Mabel J.; Bauder. Martin; Bavitz. Frank J.;
Beaver. Paul R.; Bell, Harried M.; Bell. Her-
bert N. : Bowen. George T.; Burrell. Mrs. K.
iKalherine Fochti; Bieber. B. F.; Bier. Cath-
erine S.; Billow. Creston R. ; Biltz. Frederick
W,; Bingaman, Reno E.; Bohn. Mrs. J. D.
(Anna M. Moyeri ; Booth. G. Robert; Botdorf.
Jennie; Boush. Lucille C; Bower. Marjorie J.;
Bo'.ves. Leroy N,; Boyer. Mrs. C. (Beulah M. E.
Rathfoni; Boyer, Mabel; Brennaman. Hilda M.;
Brooks. Mrs. H. V. (Helen J. Harris! ; Brosius.
Buela E. iMrs. H. C. Fisher i ; Brown, A. M.;
Brown. Harrison; Buckley. Sara E. (Mrs. R. T.
Ra>niond!; Burrel. Mrs. K. (Katherine Pochtl;
Bush. L A.; Butler. Mary E.
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Carmer, Carl: Cartwright. Albert S.; Chick
Amelia M.: Clark. Max C; Clark. Mrs. M. C.
(Mildred Patterson i; Clark. Andrew, A. Jr.
Cleaver, Mrs. J. P. (Paulien E. Walkeri ; Clifford.
Fra;icis A.; Cochrane. J. D'onald; Cole. Edith
G.; Conrad. Harry F.; Conway. Mrs. J. J. Jr.,
(Muriel A. Phillips! ; Coren, David; Crouse. Harrs
J.; Grouser. Wm, E.; Cupper. Carrie A.
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Daniel. Olive M.; Darsie. Mrs. J. H. (Marian
Kimmeli; Davies, Harriet P.; Dean. Elizabeth;
Delay. John F. : Dewire, Beatrice (Mrs. G. E.
Moser! ; Dieffenbach. Earl G.; Dillon. Rita;
E'l.xon. Jesse G.; Donnell. Robert P.; Dornsife.
Mrs. R. (Margaret William! ; Dornsife. Robert;
Dougherty, W. J.; Dunwoody. Florence M. ;
Dwinchich, Chester C.

Easterbiook. Arthur M.; Eichman. Clarence
B.; Elsenhuth. Mrs. Carl; Elbright. Mrs. H. L.
(Regina Mertz!; Ely. J. R.; Ertley. David; Evans,
Charles B.; Evans. Sara H.
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Pahricger. Harry: Feitusch, Henry p.; Feld.
Carl W.; Fisher, Mrs. H. C. (Buela E. Brosius!;
Focht, Katherine (Mrs. Katherine BurrellJ ;
Folk. Roy J.; Prior. W. E.; Fuge, Wilfred W.;
Fullmer. Hannan E.

Garvey. Mrs. L, A. (Anna E. Hoffman!; Gaul.
Joseph P.; Gavin. Anna J.; Ga.vior. William M.;
Geiser, K. Irene; Gemberling. Harry A.; George.
D. R.; Gilbert. Raymond O.; Giles. Leafy P.;
Gunszberger, Aaron S.; Glou, Alice P.; Gor-
man. Edward T.; Grady. Joseph A.; Gray, Mrs
James E.; Green, Bert M. ; Griffiths, William;
Grossman. M. Luther; Gundrum. Charles.

Alumni Office Seeking on Page 6

FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Oct. 2— Ursinus H

Oct. 9 — Swarthmore A

Oct. 16 — National Aggies H

( Parents' Day)

Oct. 30 — Juniata H

Nov. 6 — Wagner A

Nov. 13 — Haverford H

(Homecoming)

1939 CLASS REUNION

Although the alumni office is not
in receipt of new developments, plans
have been made for a Reunion of the
class of 1939 to be held on the campus
HOMECOMING, November 13. Mem-
bers who have not yet done so, should
contact

FRANK LAUDENSLAYER
126 Fairview St., Hyde Villa,
Reading, Pa

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176 Freshmen Among
194 New Students on
Hand as Classes Start

Opening the 97th year with a freshman
class that far exceeded the hopes of the
administration, classes on the campus got
under way September 20 after five days of
orientation for new students who were
warmly welcomed into Susquehanna's
family.

With a goal of 150 set for this year's
Centennial class, the final count stood at
176. Over and above this number 12
transfer students have enrolled, and six
former Susquehanna students have re-
turned, of whom several have seen mili-
tary service. The number of new students
on the campus, therefore, comes to 194
almost half of our total student body.

Once again the alumni can take a bow
for efforts in the direction of student re-
cruiting. Close to half of our freshman
came to Susquehanna through the in-
fluence of some former student.

Special speaker at this year's Convo-
cation was Malcolm E. Musser, dean of
men at Bucknell University. A coach
and student of physical education for
many years. Dean Musser enlivened his
address with many stories from the foot-
ball world. Speaking on the subject
"What is the Purpose of Education", he
said, "The example of Jesus, advancing
in wisdom, in stature and in favor with
God and man, is the best answer."

FYeshman orientation this year under
the able leadership of Rose Marie Shar-
retts, senior student of Bloomsburg, went
off with a bang. Starting with a party in
the gymnasium, both men and women
students had several days of so much
fun and fellowship that classes Monday
morning were a restful relief.

During the first week. President and
Mrs. Smith held receptions in their home
on several occasions to both faculty and
student groups. These receptions have
become something of a tradition at Sus-
quehanna and have an important part
in the early spirit of warmth and friend-
liness that pervades the campus.

President Smith Says
Next Four Years Vital
In College's History

"The time is ripe for a more penetrating
analysis of the aims and objectives of the
university." Thus wrote our Middle States
evaluators. What did they mean? Was
it not that a college must have a carefully
thought out plan for the years ahead, in-
volving its overmastering purpose, the
kind of college it wants to be, the curric-
ula it offers, the size of its enrollment,
the kind of students it desires to have,
the type of faculty it would maintain, and
the spirit and tradition it wants to
promulgate.

Like a boat without compass and
steering gear a college may easily drift
with the tide. In so doing it may admit
more students than it has the facilities
to educate, allow vocational currilcula to
overbalance liberal arts, admit students
incapable of profiting by its courses,
keep them too long for their own good and
the schorlarly morale of the college. It
is against casualnes.s — thoughtless, topsy-
turvey development that the committee
warns.

The size of a new building will be
governed by the enrollment envisaged; the
number of students admitted to each
curriculum will depend upon the main
curricular purpose of the college; the re-
quirements for admission will be determ-
ined by the intellectual tempo of the in-
stitution; the quality of the faculty will
be affected by the academic standards of
the college as well as by the moral and
spiritual purpose. The several elements
of a college must be kept in balance by
the purpose it has.

Writes the accrediting commission:
"The next four years is the time to out-
line plans and lay foundations to realize
the ideal. It is clear that Susquehanna
University has much that is real and fine
to idealize. The task is no light one to
discover and maintain its long range
value and ideals among the strains and
stresses of this somewhat complicated
one-world. It will require the united,
well-directed efforts of all its suptjorters
— trustees, faculty and staff, alumni and
alumnae, students and their parents, as
well as the United Lutheran Church in
America, the Central Pennsylvania Synod,
and other friends and well wishers to
start the second century on a basis worthy
of the first."

PLAN NOW

for

HOMECOMING

NOVEMBER 13

POUR

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEPTEMBER, 1954

. Susquehdnnans on Parade -

'AO <^*'^'''^* •*• '*"''' ^^^ recently been
[jLd elected president of the Buffalo

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Valley Telephone Company, Lewisburg.
Mr. Ruhl has long been one of Union
County's most prominent citizens.

Dr. Paul M. Kinpcrts has resigned
his pastorate in Charleston. S. C
where for 10 years he served as past:r cf
the largest Lutheran congregation in the
South, and is now a Mission Developer
in the Florida Syncd. He has also just
completed a two-year term as chairman
of the board of Trustees of Newberry
College. Mrs. Kinports is Keath Anna
Shields x'14.

Dr. Eugene T. Adams, director of
the division cf philosophy and reli-
gion at Colgate University, has been ap-
pointed dean of the faculty. Dr. Adams
joined the Colgate faculty in 1931.

Rev. George N. Young has been ap-
pointed chaplain at the Danville
State Hospital. For the past three months
he has served as an instructor in clini-
cal pastoral training courses at St. Luke's
Hospital. N. Y. C.

Rev. Russell T. Shilling, long-time
pastor of the Davidsville Lutheran
Church, has resigned to accept a pastor-
ate in Hanover, Pa. Aside from the acti-
vities of his parish. Pastor Shilling is
associated with the Reserve Corps of the
Chaplains, in the capacity cf Major. Mrs,
Shilling is Flora Ellmore x'33. and their
two sons. Fred and Stanley are presently
attending Susquehanna.
JOfl Dr. Andrew V. Kozak, Concord
OLi state Teachers College, Athens, W.
Va... in a featured article in a recent issue
of "Trained Men", de.scribes his new
method of teaching mathematics under
the title "Kalgometrics — Faster Progress
in Math".

J(\r' John F. Hanna, member cf the
OJ faculty of the State College High
School and head baseball coach, received
his Ed.D. in August at Pennsylvania State
University.

Hazel Naugle received her Ed.D. in June
from New York University. Dr. Naugle
left July 14 for Southern India where
she will resume her work as a Lutheran
educational missionary at Bhimavaram.
As Director cf Christian Education at
Andhra, she will serve churches with a
total Lutheran congregation cf 240,000.

Albert Rubis has been elected principal
of the Johnstown High School.

Erie I. Shobert II at a Seminar on
Electrical Contacts, held in State College
this summer and attended by 170 scien-
tists and engineers from research labora-
tories and universities all over the coun-
try, was cne of the principal lecttu-ers.

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B. Henrj- Shafer has accepted the

position cf principal in the Senior
High School in Wyomi.ssing. Mr. Shafer
received his MA from Columbia in 1941
and for the past 15 years has been on the
faculty cf the Hanover Senior High
School.

'00 ****■ ^^''^ ^- Knisely wa.s the prin-
OO cipal figure in a featured article
illustrated in a recent issue of "The
Lutheran" concerning the value of reli-
gion within industry. The article dis-
cussed a "meditation program" within in-
dustries of Latrobe, Pa. and was spon-
sored by 16 Protestant and Catholic
churches. Rev. and Mrs. i Margaret
Dunkle x'41t Knisely have recently moved
to Glendale, California.

Rev. Jchn Gensel, of Piketon, Ohio,
was featured in a story in the
August 16 issue of "Life" magazine under
the title "Faith Moves With Worshippers".
Accompanied by two pages cf pictures,
the story describes Pastor Gensel's work
with migrant workers at the site cf a huge
uranium processing plant being built by
the government.

Dr. Jchn A. Leam was recently appoint-
ed pathologist at the Community Hospital,
Sunbury after having completed a three-
year fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic.
Cleveland. Ohio. Dr. and Mrs. i Eleanor
Croft '39) will reside in Northumberland,
Pa.

) i -J Donald L. Fcrd has recently been
^J. been appointed General Agent of
The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
Company which includes southwestern
Pennsylvania e.nd seven counties in Ohio
and West Virginia. He will reside in
Greensburg. Pa.

Eugene DeBarr, Jr. has been ap-
pointed a member of a psychiatric
team in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. He has
been working for the past year, while
studying at Northwestern University, as
instructor and vocational counselor with
veterans in Ohio and in his new position
W'ill wcrk primarily with children and
adolescents.

^ An Jean L. Huver has recently been
T I appointed organist and choir di-
rector of AUentown's Calvary Moravian
Church. Jean is an elementary teacher
at the Jefferson School and as a talented
cellist plays with the Lehigh Valley Sym-
phcnette.

' /I ^^^'- Augustus V. Tietbohl has ac-
^0 cepted a new charge in Nanticokt'
Pa. Pastor Tietbohl previously had served
a pastorate in Philadelphia.

Stanley H. Mummey recently ac-
cepted the position of teacher of
music in the Muncy High School. Stan

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and Mrs. (Hope Spicer '46) will reside
at 213 South Main Street, Muncy.

Richard E. Acciavatti after having
received his B.S. and M.S. in
Psychology and Guidance at Pennsyl-
vania State University has accepted a
position as Direct:r of Rehabilitation at
the Cresson Sanatorium, Cres;:n, Pa.

James C. Gehris has received his M.D.
from Hahnemann and he and Mrs.
(Martha Martin '51), with their son John,
will reside in Reading where Dr. Gehris
will serve hi.5 internship at the Reading
Hospital.

Marianne Fague who recently was
commissioned a Lutheran mission-
ary at services held at St. Stephen's
Lutheran Church, Lancaster, will enter
the mission field in British Guiana, S. A.

Mrs. Joy M. Sheaffer ijoy McCahan)
who for the past three years has taught
music at the Laurelton State Village, re-
cently accepted a position as teacher of
music in the East Juniata High School.

John E. Diehl during the past sum-
mer received his M.S. in agricul-
tural and biological chemistry. Mrs. Diehl
is Maxine Chambers '52.

Kenneth A. Lenker who received his
discharge from the Army in July will be
associated with the Providence Mutual
Life Insurance Company. Philadelphia.

Jacquelyn McKeever has had several
successful roles in the summer theatre
appearing in the Paper Mill Playhouse.fi
Millburn, N. J. She has had leading roles
in two productions, "Carmen" and "Okla-
homa." After gi-aduating from Susque-
hanna she studied at Julliard and taught
music in the public schools of Livingston,
N. J., where she produced a music festival
with a cast cf 1,500 children.

Ned M. Arbogast, teaching at Mid-
dleburg High School; Henry R
Albright, Jr., student University of Penn-
sylvania Law School; George B, Backer,
student Hahnemann Medical College,
Philadelphia; Kenneth H. Bothwell, per-
sonnel trainee, Sears, Roebuck & Co.,
Plainfield, N. J.; Mrs. (Carolyn Lucas)
Robert Bnyer, teaching Penn Hall, Cham-
ber-burg, Pa.; Kay G. Campbell, teacher-
coach. Jersey Shore High School; Jane
K. Cline, teaching. Red Bank. N. J.;
Reed L. Detar, student. University of
Penn.syvania; Marilyn J. Fetterolf, Johns-
town Bank & Tru.st Co.; Edward Flowers,
Ft. Jackson, S. C; Roy A. Poor. Everett
Hardwood Lumber Co., Everett, Pa.; Mrs.
I Nora Steinhards) Galins. student, Mass.
Memorial Hospital. Boston, Mass.; Joyce
K. Gilbert, teaching in Jer.sey Shore High
School; John Gass, Retail Credit Co.,
Shamokin; Wallace Gordon, G. & G.
Realty Co., Scranton; Patricia A. Hess,
Secretary, Jefferson Hospital, Philadel-
phia; Marilyn J. Huyett, Technical Assist-
ant, Bell Telephone Co. Laboratories. Al-
Susquehannans on Parade on Page 8

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SEPTEMBER, 1954

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

FIVE

JUNIOR CO-EDS and CRUSADERS

Amig — daughter Lee, born en June 24
tD Lola Robinson '50 and Donald J.
Amig, Harrisburg. This is the Amig's
first child.

Cady — Ruth Sidney, born July 19 to
Dorothy Haffner '41 and Lawrence
Cady '42. Mr. and Mrs. Cady reside in
Barstow. California.

Downers — Michael Wayne, born to Mar-
garet Walter '45 and William Downers
July 19, in Bethpage, N. Y.

Grund — Gretchen Lyn. born on May 8 to
Lcis Seyhrecht x49 and Charles Grund
'50 of Reading. The Grunds have one
other child, Gregory.

Hains — daughter Shelly Ann, born August

•12 to Fioris Guyer '50 and Herbert Hains
'51 cf Livingston. N. J. Shelly Ann is
the second daughter to Mr. and Mrs.
Hains.

Outerbridge— son Peter Burchell. b:rn to
Margaret Latta '49 and Warren Outer-
bridge '49 on May 28. Rev. and Mrs.
Outerbridge reside in South Wales,
England.

Riegel — Susan Lynne, born May 20 to Dr.
'47 and Mrs. George E. Riegel cf Se-
wickley. The Riegels have one other
child. Beth.

Saler— Philip Roy, July 31, in Tcnawanda,
N. Y. born to Barbara Lease '50 and
Merle Saler. Their daughter, Jane
Ellen, is two years old.

Luther League Convention on Campus

Pictured above is cne of several work shops held during the Central Pennsylvania
Luther League Conference which met on campus July 21-23. Leader of above mission
work shop was Mrs. Smith, wife of P>resident G. Morris Smith, shown at the left. Nancy
Bumbarger, Somerset, member cf this year's freshman class, is on the extreme right.

Smith— Elizabeth Leigh, born August 15
to Rev. '44 and Mrs. George M. Smith
cf Strasburg, 'Va.

Shcemaker — Mark Richard, born Septem-
ber 1 to Joan Bates '53 and Donald
Shoemaker "51. The Shoemakers reside
in Pittsburgh.

Young — Laurie Ann, b:rn September 6. to
Mr. '54 and Mrs. Richard Young of
Northumberland. The daughter is their
first child.

Bomboy — James Ru.ssell, July 15, to Rev.
and Mrs. (Betty Smith) Bomboy '48, at
Stoystown, Pa.

Necrology

Dr. William W. Bonney, '27, physician
in Perkasie for the past 19 years, died at
his home on August 27 at the age of 49.
He had served on the staffs of Grand
View Hospital and Quakertown Commu-
nity Hospital. He also was a member of
the Board of Education cf the Sellers-
ville-Perkasie school system and was
physician for the Perkasie Board of
Health. He is survived by his wife, and
one son.

Luther D. Grossman, '16, former Direc-
tor cf Physical Education at Susquehanna
and well-known in recent years as Super-
intendent cf the Tressler Lutheran Home
for Children at Lcysville, Penna.. died
unexpectedly on August 10.

At Susquehanna, from 1927 to 1935, he
.served his alma mater as Director of
Physical Education and Alumni Secretary.

Surviving are his widow, a daughter
Mrs. Robert Starr of Philadelphia, and
a son John G. of Washington, Penna.

Piummer P. Williamson, '18. died in
May at his home in Davidsville, Penna.
He had been engaged for many years as
an insurance agent and was secretary-
treasurer of the Conemaugh "Valley Mutual
Fire Insurance Co. Three of Mr. William-
son's daughters are graduates of Susque-
hanna— Mrs. Robert Kelly (Ruth '36 1,
Mrs. John Adams (Dorothy '43) and Mrs.
John Matthews (Evelyn '43), and his son-
in-law. Dr. John W. Matthew, '41.

Gecrge W. Cassler '20, assistant super-
intendent cf Allegheny County Schools
since 1943, was stricken fatally by a heart
attack September 22 at his home in Cora-
opclis. His only immediate sm'vivor is
his widow. Christine Schoch '19. Mr.
Cassler for many years had been active in
the General Alumni association and from
1948 to 1951 was its president.

SIX

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEPTEMBER, 1954

meet the bride and bridegroom

Alumni Office Seeking from Page 3

ELIZABETH REESE 41 became the
bride of Ned McGhee July 12 in the Grove
Avenue Methodist Church. Johnstown.
Beth Mr. and Mrs. McGhee are members
of the Ferndale High School faculty. They
will reside at 1641 Franklin Street. Johns-
town.

CATHERINE J. BYROD '44 this past
summer became the bride of Clayton K.
Whitman. The ceremony was performed
in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Steelton. Mr. ar.d Mrs. Whitman are re-
siding at 335 Pine Street, Steelton.

JOANN HORT '50 became the bride of
Charles W. L. Moyer in a ceremony per-
formed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dale
Richart early in August. Mr. Moyer is
an insurance agent with an office in Lans-
dale where the couple will reside.

September 11 GERALD E. MOORHEAD
"51. pastor of Liberty Valley Lutheran
Church, married Betty G. Winey. daugh-
ter of Rine G. Winey '13, in Trinity Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church. Selinsgrdve. Dr.
Percy M. Linebaugh presented traditional
wedding music and Reverend Paul Haffly
'5j and Rine G. Winey. Jr. '46 were ushers.
Pastor and Mrs. Moorhead will reside in
Liberty.

ROBERT R. PATTERSON 51 and

Barbara A. BaiTy were married June 26
at the home of the bride in Germantown.
Mrs. Patterson is serving as professor of
pediatrics at the University of Pennsyl-
vania and Mr. Patterson is associated
with Yale and Towne. Philadelphia.

Wilma R. Shephard and RICHARD
K. JONES '52 were united in marriage
this summer in Waldens Methodist
Church. Stapleton. Mr. Jones at present
is stationed with the U. S. Army. Camp
Gordon. Ga. and Mrs. Jones is engaged in
the teaching profession.

JANET L. WINGERT '52 and Dale W.
Yetter were married recently in the First
Baptist Church, Newark 'Valley. N. Y.
Maid of honor was Ethel McGrath '52 and
one of the bridesmaids was Lois Renfer
'52. Mr. and Mrs. Yetter will reside at
R. D. 2. Johnson City. N. Y.

BARB.1RA J. EASTON '52 became the
bride of Spurgeon S. Johns. Jr. on August
28 in the Moxham Lutheran Church,
Johnstown. Mr. Johns is stationed with
the Army at Camp Crowder, Mo. and Mrs.
Johns this fall will teach in Neosho. Mo.

MAXINE YOCUM '53 became the bride
recently of ROBERT T. SHADE '54. Bob
will enter Seminary this fall.

NORA STEINHARDS '54. so the alumni
office has learned, is now Mrs. Galins and
is residing at 54 Paul Gore St.. Jamaica
Plains. Mass. Mrs. Galins is a student at
Massachusetts Memorial Hospital, Boston.

PHILIP CRAWFORD 53 and FRANCES
DRUMM '54 were married June 15 in the

Berwick Baptist chuixh. Mrs. Crawford
will continue as supervisor of vocal in-
struction at Laurelton State Village while
Phil is stationed with the Army at Fort
Leonard Wood. Mo.

CAROLYN R. LUCAS '54 became the
bride of Robert D. Boyer recently in
the Second Lutheran Church. Chambers-
burg. The Rev. Paul B. Lucas '28. father
of the bride, performed the ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. Boyer will reside at 226
East Washington Street. Chambersburg.
R. JOAN DIGGAN '54 became the bride
of HERBERT N. KRAUSS '54 in June
Herb is stationed with the Army at Fort
Jackson. S. C. and Joan will continue to
reside at their residence. 337 Smyser
Street. York.

MARGARET J. HULTS '54 and
ARTHUR K. OLSON '53 were married
June 26 and are residing at 137 North
Walnut Street. East Orange. N. J.

JOANN D. MOSHOLDER '54 became
the bride of Prank R. Layman recently
and is now living at 735 East 1st Place.
Mesa. Arizona where Joann is teaching.
MERRILL W. SHAFER '51 and Elena
Camilli were married on August 28 at the
First Congretational Church. Pittsfield.
Mass. Mrs. Nelda Shafer Davis '51 was
one of the bridesmaids. The couple is
residing at 2C0 Bradley Avenue, State
College. Pa.

3 New Faculty Members
Join University Staff

Three new faculty members are on the
campus for the first time — Dr. Jane F.
Barlow, teacher of Latin and Greek, Dr.
Lyder L. Unstad, who will teach courses
in Business Administration, and Miss
Prances A. Rhoads, instructor of physical
education for women.

Dr. Barlow is a graduate of Smith Col-
lege and received her Ph.D. from Johns
Hopkins University. She has come to
Susquehanna from Moravian Seminary
for girls

Dr. Unstad has been professor of Eco-
nomics at Thiel College. He is a graduate
of Concordia and received his Ph.D. from
Ohio State University.

Miss Rhoads in June received her de-
gree from the Sargent School of Physi-
cal Education, Boston, and is a graduate
of Shamokin high school.

Mr. Robert L. Amy on leave of absence
last year to complete his doctorate, has
returned to Susquehanna and will con-
tinue his teaching in the Science Depart-
ment.

Hafer. Mrs. Mary L.: Hall. James W.; Hall,
Elizabeth iMrs, James Neideighi; Handford,
Hui!h: Harrington. Mrs. Henry <Gladice E. Sig-
worlhi: Hauke. Paul L; Heim. W. W.; Hennig,
Clillord B.; Henninger. Essie V,; Herbster. Artie
G.: Hettig, Stewart B,; Heurich, Mrs. Charles
lAlma C. Thompsoni; Hilbish. William B.;
HotTman. Anna E. (Mrs. Leo A, Garveyi; Hogue.
Mrs. Ricliard W. Jr. iLeone E. Holtzapplei ; Hoke.
Myrtle M.; Houseliolder. John; Holthusen, A.
H.; Huang. Lo; Hubbard. Merle E ; Hudkins,
Winfield S.: Hurst. Clarence A,
I

Imboden. Harry M.; Imler. John; Iiikrote. E.

Jones. Sylvanus; Jones, Edward H.: Johnson,
Hannah M. : Kallir. Rosemary iMrs. Richard
Levii; Keebler. Oscar S.; Keil. Henry J.; Keller.
John W.; Kemp. Benjamin B.; Kerstetter. Frank
L.; Ketner. Mrs. John; Kimmel. Marian iMrs.
James H. Darsiei; Klaehn, O. C. D.; Klick,
Marvin W.; Kline-Gearhart. Minnie L,; Kloss.
Knight. George D.; Kosuhowski. Mrs.
A. ilsabelle M, Moritzi; Kuster. Cloyd

Charles;
Stanley
E.

Lahr.
Jervis;
Satzleri
Maude E.

William B.; Lauver. Guy C; Lawrence,
Leadmon. Mrs, Harry D. "Faye A.
Lisinski. John L.; Long. Ray K.; Lucas,
iMrs. E. E. Owensi; Lvtcr. Ruth.
Mc
McCarrell, Mrs. J. C. iJennie Scharfl; Mc-
Groarty. Frank P.; McKeehan. M. Catherine
I Mrs. Robert N. Smith i.
M
Machette. Grace; Maddox. Mrs. Ruth W. iRuth
N. Wrayi; Magee. Leila H.; Martens. Mrs. Mary;
Martin, Mrs. Mabel (Mabel J. Bauderi; Martin,
Milton; Meals, G. W.; Meals. I. N.; Meehan,
Jacob H.; Mertz. Regina iMrs. H. L. Elbrightl;
Meyer, Albert C; Mifflin, Plummer; Miller. Floyd:
Milligan, Mrs. J, S. iShirley Reichi; Milton,
Frank; Moritz. Isabelle M. iMrs. Stanley A.
KosulliOwskii ; Morning, Kathryn L. iMrs. Kath-
ryn M. Meyers! ; Morrison, Mrs. J. H. iPearl B.
Keelei I ; Morrison. J. H.; Moser, George E.,:
Moser, Mrs. G. E. (Beatrice DeWirei; Myers.
Mrs. Kathryn M. iKathryn L. Morningi.

PICTURE CREDITS — cover, football
team and freshman girls with Dr. Gil-
bert done by Bill Davenport '53, Luther
League group done by Eugene Kolva '55.

Pre-EngineeringAdded
To College Curriculum

After two years of planning and conler-
ences, Susquehanna and the University of
Pennsylvania have established a joint
five-year curriculum enabling Susque-
hanna students to study engineering at
the University of Pennsylvania.

The new program was announced Sep-
tember 22 by President G. Morris Smith
and President Gaylor P. Harnwell of the
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
By taking general studies for three
years at Susquehanna and engineering
for two years at Pennsylvania, a qualified
student can earn two degrees — bachelor
of arts from Susquehanna, and bachelor
of science in a particular field of engineer-
ing from Pennsylvania.

Under the plan, a student completing
his third year at Susquehanna would
transfer into the junior class at Penn-
sylvania, where he would study chemical,
civil, electrical, mechanical or metallurgi-
cal engineerng.

The program is intended to draw more
students into the engineering profession,
in which there is an acute shortage of
personnel, and to produce engineers with
broadened educational backgrounds.

First of Susquehanna's pre-engineers
are enrolled with this year's freshman
class.

SEPTEMBER. 1954

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEVEN

CRUSADERS' 1954 FOOTBALL ROSTER

Nunn. Haag, Chamberlain, Erdley, Anoia. Bell, Pos-

Susquehannas 1954 football squad includes: front row left to right
pisil. Gulick and Quick.

Second row left to right — Yeich, Purnell, DeSilva, BaUes, Coates, Wilson, Lewis, Milroy, Benham and Crescenzo.

Third row left to right — Bartholomew, Hendricks, Scully, Anthony, Schell, Garland, Shaffer, Keiser, McLain and Yerger.

Back row left to right — Young, Pittello, Stagg and Bartlow.

Not included in picture are Morgan, Grain, Thompson, and Orren.

Coach Stagg Foresees
Improvement in 1954
Record on Gridiron

Philosopher Coach Stagg said last year
"If the alumni will send us more men
students, by the law of averages our foot-
ball prospects will improve."

With the influx of so many new students
Coach Stagg was happy to find 20 fresh-
men joining his squad on Labor Day. To
be sure, five or six had no previous foot-
ball experience, but the Coach is always
glad to give anyone who is interested a
chance to make the team.

No college in our conference has been
harder hit insofar as returning letter-
men are concerned. Even though we
have had many lean years, we probably
never have had as few as 5 lettermen
return. Building the team around Jim
Anoia. Bruce Bell, Bob Chamberlain. Ken
Erdley and George Pospisil is one of the
challenging propositions in which Coach
Stagg has had plenty of experience.

Encouraging note is the return of
Charlie Bailes outstanding player of 49-
50 who has just returned from military
service. Hailing from Shamokin. Bailes
is experienced and will be of tremendous
help in the back field.

Other returning players are Charlie
Coates. 6'. 204 lb. senior from Bloomsburg;
Bob Gulick, fast half-back from Sunbury;
Don Haag. 147 lbs. of dynamite from

Susquehanna's Football Squad for 1954

NO.

NAME

POS.

AGE

HT.

WT.

HOME TOWN

CLASS

* 1

Anoia. Jim

5' 9"

188

Atlas, Pa.

Sr.

Anthony. John

165

E. Stroudsburg, Pa.

Fr.

Bailes. Charles

5' 7"

155

Shamokin. Pa.

Jr.

Bartholomew. Ron

5' 6"

150

Sunbury. Pa.

Pr.

* 3

Bell. Bruce

6' 1"

175

Northumberland. Pa.

Jr.

Benham. Walter

5' 9"

180

Lansdowne. Pa.

Fr.

* 5

Chamberlain. Bob

5'11"

220

Six Mile Run. Pa.

Soph.

Coates. Charles

204

Bloomsburg. Pa.

Sr.

Crain. Bill

5'10"

150

So. Williamsport. Pa

Fr.

DeSUva. Lionel

6' 1"

185

St. Albans. N. Y.

Soph.

■' 2

Erdley. Ken

5' 9"

145

Mifllinburg. Pa.

Sr.

Garland. Jim

6' 2"

165

Orange. N. J.

Fr.

Gulick. Bob

5' 8"

160

Sunbury, Pa.

Jr.

Haag. Don

5' 8"

147

Hughesville. Pa.

Sr.

Hendricks. John

165

Sunbury. Pa.

Fr.

■^6

Keiser. James

5' 8"

135

Selinsgrove, Pa.

Fr.

Lewis. Bob

5'10"

170

Selinsgrove. Pa.

Fr.

McLain. John

5'11"

160

Albany. N. Y.

Fr.

Milroy, Veryl

5'10"

170

West Milton. Pa.

Fr.

Morgan. Jim

6' 4"

230

Northumberland. Pa.

Fr.

Nunn. Peter

5'10"

182

Newark. New York

Soph.

Orren. George

5' 9"

140

Milton, Pa.

Pi-.

- 4

Pospisil. George

188

Union. New Jersey

Soph.

Schell, John

5- 7"

160

Lykens. Pa.

Fr.

Scully, Joseph

5-10"

175

Westville. N. J.

Fi-.

Shaffer. Bill

5' 8"

150

Shamokin. Pa.

Fr.

Thompson. Gordon

5'11"

170

Dover. Pa.

Fr.

Wilson. Gerald

510"

190

Hawley. Pa.

Jr.

Yeich. John

6' 1"

180

Selinsgrove. Pa.

Jr.

Yerger. Bob

5' 4"

130

Selinsgrove. Pa.

Fr.

Purnell. Richard

5'10"

175

Ashland. Pa.

Fr.

Quick. Leonard
Letterman

5- 9"

175

Snow Shoe. Pa.

Soph.

Coaches— A. A. STAGG.JR

(Head)

BOB PITTELLO

RICH YOUNG

Manager— CHALMERS BARTLOW

Hughesville; Peter Nunn, promising cen-
ter from Newark, N. Y.: Jerry Wilson,
hard-working guard from Hawley. and
Leonard Quick, promising end from
Snow Shoe.
Assisting Coach Stagg this year is

Rich Young, former little All-American,
and Bob Pittello. well known and popu-
lar Crusader of the class of 1950. Young
is assisting with the backfield. and Pit-
tello. the line.

EIGHT

THE SUSQUEHANNA .4LUMNUS

SEPTEMBER, 1954

Year's Program Listed
By Women's Auxiliary

The Womer.'s Auxiliary of Susquehanna
University is looking forward to another
year of fellowship and service in the
cause of Christian Higher Education.

As in the past, all Auxiliary Funds from
member.': hips and b:ok entries will be di-
rected to the centennial goal— The New
Music Building.

Anticipating another season of Sat-
urday afternoons in the pleasant tradi-
tion of the Auxiliary, the following pro-
gram offers interesting entertainment, tea
and conversation with old and new
friends, along with the satisfaction of
participating in a worthwhile project for
our alma mater.

October 9 — Pennsylvania Week Celebra-
tion Honoring Stephen Foster, Pennsyl-
vania's Own Composer.

November 6 — A Travelogue of Scandi-
navia by Miss Phoebe Herman; Music by
Conservatory Students.

December 11 — Program arranged by
Alpha Delta Pi.

January 8 — Program of Music by Stu-
dents cf Conservatory cf Music, arranged
by Dr. P. M. Linebaugh.

February 5 — Program by Susquehanna
Players, Axel Kleinsorg, director.

March 5 — Program of Music, presented

THE SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

Kilda Kolpin

POSTMASTER— Please
Entered at Selinsgrove Pennsylvania

notify if undelivered
Pest Office as Second Class Matter

by younger students of the Conserva-
tory, arranged by Miss Mary K. Potteiger.

April 2 — Selinsgrove Area Joint High
School Forensic Contestants, arranged
by Mrs. June Hoke.

May 14 — Annual Meeting, 10:30 A.M.;
8th Annual Luncheon; Program of Music
presented by Members of the Faculty of
the Conservatory; College May Day.

Susquehannans on Parade from Page 4

Students Welcomed to Campus

lentown; Harold N. Johnson, Price,
Waterhouse & Co., N. Y. C; Herbert
Krauss, Ft. Jackson. S. C; Janet L.
Laue, Republic Aircraft Corp., Farming-
dale, N. Y.; Mrs, (Joann Moshclder) Lay-
man, teaching. Mesa. Ariz.; Nancy Lepley,
voice teacher. MeConnellsburg Public
Schools; George Liddington, BoiTOUgh's
Adding Machine Co.; Stanley Manning,
Ft. Dix, N. J.; Irene F. Meerbach, teach-
ing. Beard School, Orange, N. J.; Ro-
bert C. Mickatavage, medical student.
Temple University; Irene Oldt, social
worker, Philadelphia State Hospital, Phil-
adelphia; Ruth E. Osborn, teacher. Wood-
bury. N. J. public schools; Dorothy M.
Sites, music supervisor, township schools,
Chambersburg; Todd Solomon, student.
N. Y. U.; Shirley A. Thompson, medical
student. Woman's Medical College of
Pennsylvania., Phila.; Walter Tkaczyk,
Ft. Jackson, S. C; Betty M. 'Vincent,
teaching music, public schools. Globe,
Arizona; Audrey M. Warnets, Department
cf Education, Harrisburg; Margaret Web-
ber, music teacher, Millersburg. Pa. pub-
lic school; Miriam E. Wick, teaching in
high school, Audubon. N. J. and Fred
Winckler, Jr., Ft. Dix, N. J.

Shown above with Dr. Russell A. Gilbert, professor of German, are freshman co-eds
Nancy Lockett. Moosic, Pa.; Linda Kilbourne, Irvington, N. J.; Sylvia Zendt, Coco-
lamus. Pa., and Doris Keener, Leek Kill, Pa.

FORMER FACULTY IN THE NEWS

Dr. Robert T. Howling, former instruc-
tor in English at Susquehanna, has been
awarded an assistant professorship at
the American University in Beiruit. Leb-
-anon. Mrs. Howling and their two chil-
ing and their two children. Robert 5, and
Karen 2'-, will accompany him on the
19-day boat trip to the Near East. I>r.
Howling received his Ph.D. from Penn-
sylvania State University on August 27.

Miss Frances Brunkhorst. former voice
teacher at Susquehanna, this summer
became the bride of the Rev. Randolph
Stewart Smith of Gulf Port, Louisiana.
Mrs. Smith will continue teaching voice
in the Gulf Port school where she has
been since resigning her position at Sus-
quehanna.

SUSQUEHANNA Ui^ffVERs/rv

>CUNSGROVE, PA.

DECEMBER, 1954

VOLUME XXIII, NUMBER II

Clnnstnias. Hl^'il

A Holy, Happy Season is at our doors. Its holi-
ness is absolute, and does not depend on'
anything we do. This quality would abide in it,
if we were all a generation of Scrooges. The holi-
ness of Christmas ! It is unchanging. A birth in
Bethlehem has forever transmuted the cold of a
winter's day into the warmth and music of a sum-
mer's noon. This is the holiness of Christmas.

But what of its happiness? Aye ! This gives
us pause. It is a relative thing, and depends on
us. Is this last quite true? No : Here is what we
mean. How happy our Christmas will be, will
depend on how much love we put into it. And I
cannot love but for His enkindling grace. "Every-
one," writes John, "that loveth is born of God."
And again, "'We love Him, because He first loved
us."

Act upon this message? Yes ! How? By wor-
shipping the Lord in the beauty of holiness with
prayer, praise, and thanksgiving.

■With grateful hearts, I hear the shepherds say:

and see this
come to pass, which the Lord hath
made known unto us."

"Let us now go even unto Bethlehem
thing which ha,

Christmas is holy. I hope it will be happy too.
I know it will be the happiest time I have ever
had, if I will unlock my heart to the heavenly

gift in Christ Jesus.

My wish is, that every day in the new year
will be for you Christmas day in the secret of your
soul.

TWO

THE SUSQUE HANNA ALUMNUS

DECEMBER, 1954

Alton J. Carman, '31. was fatally strick-
en with a heai-t attack while attending
a football game in Sunburj^ October 1.
He had been Principal of the Junior
High School and former athletic coach.
At Susquehanna he took an active part
in athletics and captained the Crusader
football team two years. In 1948 he re-
ceived his M.S. from Bucknell. He began
his teaching career in 1931 in Sunbury
and played a vital role in their commu-
nity's program of education. Sen'ing in
the European theatre during World War
II. after his discharge, he became prin-
cipal of theii- Junior High School. A
member of Bond ajid Key, he was active
in the American Legion and the Masonic
Order.

Beulah E. Johnson, 17. died at her home
in Bridgeton. N. J. in September. Mrs.
Johnson was well know for her civic in-
terests in Bridgeton. having served as
president of the Board of Trustees of
their Public Librarj'. She was also a
member of Bridgeton's Civic Club and
the Count}' Historical Society.

George B. Roush, who for 15 years was

custodian of buildings and fireman at
Susquehanna, died November 11 at his
home in Selinsgrove. He had retired in
July.

Dr. Edward A. Phillips. 17, prominent
dentist and sportsman was stricken with
a heart attack October 16 while shopping
with his wife (Marion Rose X'lSi in Sun-
buiy. Dr. Phillips was a native of Sel-
insgrove and after gi-aduating from Sus-
quehanna received his dental degree from
the University of Pittsburgh. He served
in World Wai' I, and while conducting
his practice in Milton was active in all
civic affairs. He was president of the
Milton Board of Education for many
years and it was mainly through liis
efforts that Milton now has one of the
finest stadiums in the state.

Archie Swanger, '23, became Cambria
County's second polio fatality of the sea-
son when he died October 7 in the Johns-
town Memorial Hospital. Mr. Swanger
had taught in the Johnstown schools for
10 years. He received his M.Ed, from
Penn State. Mr. Swanger's wife, Gladys
Bantly '27. died September 28, 1952.

The Reverend John E. Rme, '17. after
a brief illness, died in Danville. Pa. in

early September. He graduated from the
Seminary in 1920 and in 1927 received his
A.M. from S.U. In 1929 he also received
from his alma matar his B.D. He was a
member of Phi Mu Delta and the Clio
Literary Society. He had served in eight
parishes in Pennsylvania. New Jersey
and North Carolina, and upon retirement
early this year moved to Milton. Pa.,
where his wife and two children now re-
side.

Mrs. Jchn N. Greene, the former Mar-
guer te Yagel '33, died August 21 in Miff-
linburg. Pa. Mrs. Greene's home was at
1020 Bryant Street. N.E., Washington.
D.C. where her husband and son are at
present. After receiving her A.B. at Sus-
quehanna she received an A.B. in Library
Science from the University of Michigan.
Mrs. Greene was a public school teacher
from 1933 to 1946. Librari.in at Bucknell
University in 1947, and for a number of
years a member of the reference staff
of the Public Library in Washingrton.

PHILADELPHIAN IS HONORED

S. Walter Foulkrod, Jr., '32, promnient Philadelphia .Attorney is showTi above re-
ceiving from the Philadelphia District Alumni Club the annual "S-in-Life" award,
most coveted award given to alumni of the Philadelphia area. Making the presentation
is Dr. Harold Ditzler, '28. chairman of the awards committee, as Rev. James Diffen-
derfer, '38, President of the Philadelphia Club looks on.

Auxiliary Remembrance
Books Proving Popular

The novel remembrance books inaugu-
rated by the Women's Auxiliary seven
years ago have proved to be a popular
means of remembsring loved ones and
Alma Mater alike. Among Alumni, as well
as Auxiliary members, book entries are
increasingly turned to for memorials and
for commemorating a variety of occasions.
Every month finds added pages of "little
Crusaders" in picture and print in the
delightful Children's Book— resplendent
as Christmas itself in red leather binding.
It takes only $5 (or morei per child, to
record for all time, and for all to see
in the University library land in the new
Music Building later on) the name and
picture of each little one. Rememt)er to-
day's entries are tomorrow's college en-
trants! These children will enjoy the
bui'ding their entry has helped to build.

The Golden Book has brought in 41
pages at $100, of loving Memorials, Life
Membirships, and Golden Gifts. The
Blue Book. Leaves of Remembrance, re-
cords every conceivable expression of joy,
sympathy, honor, and cares for contri-
butions of from $5 to $50 per page. Everj^
entry is followed by an attractive hand-
lettned message to the recipient in keep-
in? with the occasion, and announcing a
gift by the donor toward the New Music
Building project.

The Women's Auxiliary thanks all of
the Alumni who have so enthusiastically
taken hold of its promotion plan toward
the new Conservatory. Keep the Books in
mind for 1955, will you?

Entered as second-class matter September 26, 1931. at the Post Office at Selinsgrove, Pa.
four times a year by the Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, in the mionths of

, under the Act of August 24, 1912. Published
September, December, March and June.

DECEMBER, 1954

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

THREE

Large Crowd of Alumni on Hand for Successful
Homecoming Celebration; Reports Presented

Sets Record for Entries

Homecoming, thanks to a break in the
weather and thoughtful planning on the
part of Preston Smith '38. president of
the Willi-imsport District Alumni Club.
and his homecoming committee, brought
one cf the largest crowds to the campus
in recent yeai's. Following the traditional
Homecoming program with a few innova-
tions, alumni began to arrive Fi'iday af-
ternoon. Many remained through Sunday.
For the first time registration started
Friday afternoon and although early
lejistraticn was light, those who attended
the Pep Rally and Bon Fire enjoyed cider
and doughnuts in the Student Lounge
while students held an informal dance
for the benefit of those Alumni present.
Winner of residence decorations was
Seibert Hall.

For the fii'st time in a number of years
the freshman football team defeated the
sophomcres on Saturday morning. Alumni
were impressed withe fine spirit of this
year's "Centennial" freshman class.

At the semi-annual General Aliunni
Council meeting Saturday morning. Pi'esi-
dent Clyde R. Spitzner '37 presided, and
although most of the District Clubs were
represented, many Class representatives
were unable to attend.

President Spitzner gave a detailed re-
port of the progress made during the
past six months, congratulating the mem-
bers of the Lehigh Valley Club for their
recent activation.

Dr. G. Morris Smith had been Invited to
come to the council meeting to outline
plans for the Centennial. He stressed the
report of the Middle States Accrediting
Committee of May 5, 1954 winch stated
in part:
"In preparation for the 1958 celebra-
tion, support for the educational goals
of the college should have priority
over buildings: . . . that a Music
Building and an addition to the Li-
brary should await the conclusion of
a program to support scholarships,
faculty salaries, sabbatical leaves,
aides to research, publications, etc."
"This note," said I>r. Smith, "is struck
several times in the report. In the light
of this emphasis, our needs as suggested
by the Middle States report would appear
in this order: The Human Side $250,000;
to complete the Music Building $75,000
( 175,000 now en hand > ; the addition to
the Library $150,000; to increase capacity
of the Central Heating plant $25,000. This
would give us a total of $500,000.

"The Directors at their annual meet-
ing ton October 4," continued Dr. Smith,
"approved the recommendations of the

Special Committee on the Synodical Ap-
peal for the Centennial as follows:
Resolved that the Executive Commit-
tee together with the supplemental
members as part of the Executive
Committee prepare a plan to be
presented to the Executive Board of
Synod in January, and to the full
Synod next Spring, using their dis-
cretion in the method of preparing
the report and in arranging tor what-
ever help they feel is needed in its
preparation."

Dr. Smith made it clear that no defin-
ite plans could be announced until the
abcve mentioned Syiiod meeting next
Spring.

The chairman then presented a report
on student enrollment, congratulating
the alumni for their efforts in directing
to Susquehanna 176 who are now in the
Centennial class. Total enrollment is
404.

A report was also presented to the
Council covering plans for this yeai-'s
scholarship program. The trustees once
again approved eight competitive scholar-
ships t: be granted to freshmen entering
in September, who will qualify by taking
a competitive examination on the campus
April 23. These scholarships range in
value from $800 to $2000 for the four-
year period, and are available only to
Liberal Ai-ts students in residence.

The chali-man reported that the alumni
Directory was in the hands of the printer
and in all likelihood would be mailed to
the alumni early in 1955. AU known
alumni will receive a copy.

A vote of thanks was given to Pi-eston
Smith for serving as host for the day's
activities.

Raymond 'Rip' Garman '30 offered the
sei-vices of the Hanover- York District
Club to be host for next Spring's Alimini
Day.

Although the score of the afternoon's
football game with Haverford was disap-
pointing, it was encom-aging to note that
many alumni became aware of the ur-
gency of referring more athletes to theii'
Alma Mater.

Mcst important innovation of the day
was the general coffee horn-, sponsored by
all the sororities and fraternities and held
in Seibert Lounge after the football game.
It was estimated that 300 alumni attend-
ed this coffee hour.

Large attendances were also repwrted at
the fraternity banquets in the evening.
The Homecoming Dance at night drew
one of the largest crowds ever to attend
a dance at Susquehanna.

Dr. George E. Fisher holds the
record for Woman's Auxiliary book
entries, having memorialized his wife
in the Golden Book, presented a
Golden Gift himself entered three
grown grandchildren in the Leaves
of Remembrance, and in the Chil-
dren's Book, five grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren. A resident
of York, he is professor emeritus of
Susquehanna.

Dr. Smith Participates
In Fund-Raising- Drive

President G. Morris Smith recently
joined a team of thirty college Presidents
and Administrators of Pennsylvania in
soliciting gifts for the Foundation of In-
dependent Colleges, Inc.

From November 30 to December 3. the
team visited over 200 firms and industries
in the Philadelphia area, and spurred on
by a gift cf $41.0C0 to the foundation by
the United States Steel Corp., met with
an enthusiastic response.

There are forty independent non-tax
•suppcrted members of the Foundation, of
which Susquehanna is one. The financial
appeal extends from June 1 to June 1,
and the sum total gathered is pro-rated
back to the forty colleges on a fair and
equitable basis.

Former Susquehanna Man
Prisoner of Communists

Word has just been received in the
Alumni Office that Lt. John Buck, who
was a member of Susquehanna's 35th
College Training Detachment on cam-
pus from September 2, 1943 to January
14. 1944. is one of 11 American Prisoners
cf War now being held by Communist
China. Lt. Buck's home is in Armath-
waite, Temi.

POUK

THE SUSQVEHANNA ALUMNUS

DECEMBER, 1954

. Susquehannans on Parade .

jQ/> On their return from the ULCA
OU meetings in Toronto. Dr. and
Mrs. Smith visited Susquehaxma's oldest
alumnus — the Rev.
WilUam H. Harding
of Cicero, N . Y .
They had a very
pleasant visit with
Pastor and Mrs.
Harding who both
manifested a lively
HARDING u,terest in Susque-

hanna. Pastor Harding celebrated his 95th
birthday December 8.
J "I r'lra C. Gross was re-elected a mem-
XD ber of the executive committee
of the Pennsylvania State Grange at
their recent annual convention. Mr. Gross
retired Jime 1 from the Soutlimont
Schools, Johnstown, where he had been
supervising principal for 25 years. He now
resides in Beaver Springs, Pa.

'OA ^^^ ^^^' ^*'"'S^ ^- Harman has
^\J recently been appointed pastor
of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Johns-
town. Pastor Hai-man had formerly been
in Duncansville for 26 years. A member
of the ti-ustees of Susquehanna, Pastor
and Mrs. Harman (Lulu Fetterolf '18)
wil reside at 1348 Virginia Ave. Dr. Jo-
seph L. Hackenberg recently was accord-
ed the honor of a Silver Beaver Citation
from the Susquehanna Valley Council of
the Boy Scouts of America.

^e\n The Rev. L. J. Kaufman, New Cen-
^/^ terville, has been elected president
of the Somerset County Lutheran Pas-
toral Association. Other officers of this
association include the Rev. David E.
Bomboy '48. Stoystown, secretary, and
the Rev. HiUis G. Berkey '31, Rockwood,
member-at-large.

?f)Q L. O. Raymer, has been transfer-
^J red from the Chevrolet Division,
General Motors Corp.. Buffalo, N. Y. to
the Detroit Plant. Besides his regular
emplcymer.t, LjTuie is a part-time teacher
of mathematics at 'Wayne Univ. and is an
ordained Perpetual Deacon of the Epis-
copal Church.

Chet Rogowicz, teacher ajid faculty
manager of athletics at Potts-
ville High School was listed among the
outstanding personalities honored at the
dedication ceremonies of the new Sun-
bur>'. Pa. Memorial Stadium.
)fjn' The Central Pennsylvania Synod
^i of the Evangelical and Reformed
Church has elected as its president. Rev.
Bert E. Wynn. In accepting this office
Rev. W>'Tm has resigned his pastcxrate in
Bedford.

'24

'29

After serving with the Army two

and a half years in Japan, Chap-
lain Raymond O. Rhine is now stationed
at the Post Chapel, Ft. 'Wadsworth, N.Y.
Chaplain Rhine's recent letter to the
alumni office relates many experiences
in serving with our men of the armed
forces.

Dr. Andrew V. Kozak, Chairman,

Mathematics Dept.. Concord Col-
lege, has been elected into membership of
the American Educational Reseai'ch Asso-
ciation for his work in Kalgometi'ics.

For the first time since 1938, and

second in the history of the col-
lege. Bob Pritchard has swept to an un-
defeated football season with his WPI
Engir.eers. Since 1952. Bob lias dii'ected
all athletics at 'Worcester Poly. Inst.

Jesse Kemberling, in December.

added to his ah-eady expanded
restaurant business in Pennsylvania, the
fourth "Dutch Pantry", located at St.
Petersburg, Fla.

Returning from Springfield. Mo.

this month, following completion
of duties with the U.S. Public Health
Service. Di\ Joseph Greco will resume
private practice in Mt. Carmel.
J J rt The Rev, John D. Ickes has recently
^^ been appointed Executive Secre-
tary of the Bronx Division. The Pi-otest-
ant Council, City of N.Y. Ralph E. Wolf-
gang has received his M.S. in Music Edu-
cation at Ithaca College. N.Y.
J i A Elinor Jane Stilt, in June, received
^^ her M.S. in Music Education from
Ithaca Colege and is now teaching music
at the Junior High School, York, Pa.

-±U sui

Univ. (
facult\

'52

'32

'36

'39

'41

Elaine Williams, diu'ing the
summer Labcrafory School of the

Univ. of Wisccnsin. was a member of the
faculty of the Rer.d ng Clinic.

Portraying one of the leading roles
in the Buick Dynorama road shr.v
is Jacqueline McKeever. The Buick show
co\ering 7,000 miles throughout the U.S.
will have its final showing in the Capi-
tol Theatre, N.Y.C. James Morris assumed
the pastorate of the Ross Street Methodist
Church. Lancaster. November 15. Jim
win graduate from the Lancaster Theo-
logical Seminary in May.

.Alexander Oshirak has become as-
sociated with Montgomery 'Ward
& Co., Baltimore, as an employee super-
visor. Irene Oldt, on September 1. ac-
cepted a position at the Philadelphia
State Hospital as Junior Social Worker.

'54

Dr. LJnebaiig-h Improved
After 3-Week Illness

Friends of Dr. Percy M. Linebaugh will
be glad to learn that he is just waiting
for a break in the weather to return to
his duties as Director of the Conservator}',
after a three week period under his doc-
tor's care.

CALENDARS FOR SALE

A six page, sixe 9'j x 11' i inches,
turn-over date calendar has been es-
pecially prepared by the University
and is on sale in the Campus Book
Store. The face of this calendar is
adorned with photographs of the
campus.

Address orders to Susquehanna Uni-
ver.'ity, c/o "The Bock Store" Price
65c postpaid.

PIC TORIAL GLIMPSE OF HOMECOMING m^

Picture No. 1 — 15th Anniversary of class of '39. 1st row seated, left to right, Harold
Bollinger, Miriam Miller Fisher. Dr. Edward Sivick, Isabel Tekwe.sburg Lauden-
slayer, Frank Laudenslayer, and Jean Beamenderfer, 2nd row standing, Verna Gay-
man Baldwin, Alverna Reese Lorah, Mathilda Neudoerffer Powell. GeneWeve
Cluck Slegal, Louise E. West, Marjorie Curtis Hansen. 3rd row standing, Howard Bald-
win, Shirley Finkbeiner Stehlin, Gladys Wentzel Phillips, Eleanor Croft Learn, Har-
old Benion, and Robert Bastress.

Picture No. 2 — Homecoming Queen. Carlene Lamade and her court, 1. to r. Mary Ellen
Strauch, Carolann Zust, the Queen, and Charlotte Sandt,

Picture No. 3 — Coffee Hour in Seibert Lounge.

Picture No. 4 — "Centennial" class "Covered Wagon' in Homecoming parade.

Picture No. 5 — More of Homecoming parade with Queen and her court.

Picture No. 6 — Kappa Delta Float in parade.

Picture No. 7 — Phi Mu Delta decorations

Picture No. 8 — "Centennial" class 'Crusader' heading the parade.

Picture No. 9 — Susquehanna Band leading Friday night's parade through town.

Picture No. 10 — Queen being crowned at Saturday night's dance.

(All pictm-es taken by Gene Kolva, '56.)

1954

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

FIVE

(Identification of Pictures Appears on Page Four)

SIX

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

DECEMBER, 1954

1954-55 Loyalty Fund
Contributions Gaining

With 120 c3ntributing. or approximately
4^t cf the total, our S.U. Aluaiini Loyalty
Fund for 1954-55 has not yet gained much
momentum. With 183 contributors last
year, we fully jxpect to double this figure
before July 1.

For purposes of income tax deductions,
alumni should send their contributions
before the end of the year, or at least date
their checks for 1954.

FoUcwing is the list of those who have

contributed to date:

1886 — Dr. George R. Ulrich
1891— B. Meade Wagenseller
1898— Alice Conner Fischer
1899— J. D. Bogar. Jr.

Luther C. Hassinger
1902— D B. Moist
1903 — Sara Snyder Walter
1904 — J. B. Bulick
1907— Charles M. Teufel
1908 — Bertha Hough Federlin

Dr. George Dunkelberger
1909— Rev. J. Bannen Swope
1912— Rev. H. R. Shipe
1914 — Mary Mowery Zak
1915— N. A. Danowsky

Aberdeen Phillips
1911- Herbert S. Rausch

Rev. Parle W. Huntington
1918 — Rc-lda Robb Hamilton
1919 — Rev. Willard Allbeck
1920 — Yvonne Everest Harmon
1921 — Dr. O. H. Aurand

Marie Romig Huntington

M. P. Moller. Jr.

Ruth Larue Thompson
1922 — Merle A. Beam

Ruth Bastian Richard
1923 — Cornelius Jarrett
1924 — Alvin Carpenter

Dr. Joseph C. McLain

Rachel Brubaker Whited
1925 — Dr. N. R. Benner

Rev. Harland D. Fague
1926— Lee E. Boyer

Dr. Barbara E. DeRemer

Sara Hassinger Fague

W. Alfred Streamer
1927 — Ruth Brubaker

Emily Craig
1928— Elizabeth Stong Eichelberger

Mary Farlling •

Marshall Fausold

Sister EJorothy Goff

Edward Herr

Betty Hauser Kinsel
1929 — Helen Simons Barrick
1930 — Rhea Miller Frantz

Simon B. Rhoads
1931— S. Walter Foulkrod

Frank C. Gill'

Paul M. Haines

Rev. Paul Hartline
1932 — Thelma Crebs

Rev. Lewis R. Fox

Dr. Andrew Kozak
1933 — Martha Fisher

M. A. Graykoskie

J. Donald Steele

Bruce and Mrs. (Marian Walborni Worth-

ington
1934 — Rev. E. M. Clapper

Martha Bodman Martz
1935— Ruth Bair Badger

Robert R. Clark

Dr. John F. Hanna
1936— Eugene D. Mitchell
1937 — Clyde and Mrs. i Helen Wcntzeli Spitzner

Walter S. VanPoyck
1938— Mary Heim Davey

Rev. Karl Kniselcy
1940— Rev. J. Leon Haines

Eunice Arentz Knupp
1941 — Margaret Dunkle Knlseley
1942— John Adams
1943— Dorothy Williamson Adams

Lawrence Isaacs

Anita Bashore Roth
1944 — Ray Schramm

Elinor J. Stitt

Catherine Byrod Whitman
1945— Mary Moyer Bringman

John Kocsis

Natalie Kresge Isaacs
1946- Jean Wheat Schramm
1947 — Virginia Hallock Dam'ienckl

Hilda Markley Kocsis

JUNIOR CO-EDS and CRUSADERS

.Addleman — Wajiie Edgar, July 7. to Mrs.
Harry V. Addleman, iCannen Beckwith
'46 > of Boalsburg, Pa.

Biddle — Page Heather, on September 22,
to Mi-s. Arden Biddle (Emily Leiby
x'47). of Green Street, Muncy. The
Biddies have a son. Branch.

Buehler — Scott David, born September 21
ts Paul '50 and Virginia Blough '50, of
Paupack. The Buehlers have a daugh-
ter, Stephanie.

Clark — a daughter Beverly Jean on Oc-
tober 7 to Mr. '48 and Mrs. William S.
Clark. Bill is Director of Development
at Cedar Crest CoUege, AUentown, and
president of the Lehigh 'Valley District

MEET THE BRIDE
AND BRIDEGROOM

MARGARET WEBBER '54 and CAR-
ROLL MILLARD '56 became Mr. and Mrs.
on November 27 in the Presbyterian
Church, Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Mar-
garet is teaching music in the Millers-
burg, Pa. school while Can-oil continues
his education at S.U.

SUZANNA SNYDER, x'56 in early No-
vember became the bride of Erdman N.
Roof in First Church of God, New Cum-
berland, Pa. Thi-ee of the attendants were
sorority sisters of the bride, Betsy Shirk,
Gtnevieve Thomas and Charlotte Sandt.
Ml", and Mrs. Roof wiU reside in Santa
Ana, Calif. Mr. Roof serves with the
Marine Corps.

MARILYN BEERS '51 and JAMES B.
REILLY '49 became Ml', and Mrs. Octo-
ber 23, 1954 in East Oi'ange, N. J. Ethel
McGrath '52 was a bridesmaid and Ro-
bert Wohlsen '48 and Charles Morris '49
were ushers.

Ruth Williams Zeidler
1948— Rev. Dale Bringman

Betty Reisch Jones

Rev. Augustus V. Tietbohl

William P. Yancho

Frank A. Zeidler
1949 — Jean Blecher Berninger

Dr. and Mrs. iDoris Wanbaughl Goetz

Grace Lau Hawk

Ann Getsinger Roman

Charles A. Morris

Columbus and Mrs. I Ella Fetherolfi Raup

James B. Reilly

S. Elaine Williams

John H. Wright

Evan and Mrs. iFrances Lybargeri Zlock
1951— Shirley Young
1952 — Charles Bomboy

Patricia Heathcote

Cynddylan M. Jones

Lynne Lightfoot

Kenneth A. Lenker

Lois Renfer
1953— Ensign Marvel I. Cowling
1954 — Carolyn Lucas Boyer

Irene K. Oldt
HONORARY and FRIENDS

Dr. George H. Berkheimer

Alice Holman Giauque

Bertha Hein

Dr. Amos A, Stagg. Sr.

Amos Alonzo Stagg, Jr.

William W. Tomlinson

Roland P. Cook

Alhalia T. Kline

Mrs. Margaret J. Miller

Harry V. Elliott

Alumni Club.
Hawk— a daughter Joan Ellen on August
15 to Mrs. Gene W. Hawk, (Grace Lau
'491 of 121 South Main St., Spring
Grove, Pa.

Johns — Marilyn Gale, born September 14,
to Dr. R, J. '46 and Mi-s. iGayle Clark
'47) Johns. Daughter Nancy is two.
Dr. and Mrs. Johns reside in Millers-
town.

Linn — Perry, born to Mr. '52 and Mrs.
Dcnald Linn. Pen-y's sister, Suzanna
and Mr. and Mrs. Linn are residing in
Lewistown.

Owen — Peter Holmes, November 10, to
Mr. '39 and Mrs. Stephen Owen, II.
Stephen Owen, III, is two. The Owens
are residing at Heiinosa Beach, Calif.

Reitz — son, David Alan, bom October 7
to Ml-. '48 and Mrs. Daniel I. Reitz, Jr.,
of Lititz, Pa. David has three sisters.

Rhoads — Deborah 'Virginia, on September
28. to Reverend '30 and Mrs. (Virginia
Andrews x'34), Luke H. Rhoads. Dr.
and Mrs. Rhoads reside in HolUdays-
burg where Pastor Rhoads is Superin-
tendent of the Lutheran Home.

Sullivan — Wendy Kim, born July 15, to
Bill '35 and Mrs. SuUivan. Wendy has
two brothers, Keith and Kent. The
Sullivans are residing at 40 39th St.,
Hai-risburg, Pa.

Warner — Melodie Louise, born August 14,
to Mr. '45 and Mrs. John D. Warner of
Red Lion. This is the first child to the
Warners, who are owners of the Warner
Music House in Red Lion.

Williams — a son, Brian Harold. September
25 to Mi's. Eldon Williams i Doris Gum-
ble '501 cf Tafton. The Wilhams have
another child. Denise.

Wissinger — Scot.t Alan, on April 7, to Mrs.
(Flora Banihart '51) and Donald '50
Wissinger. The Wissingers reside on
West Philadelphia Street, York.

Wohlsen — a s:n, Robert Thompson, born
on September 10, to Robert '48 and
Mrs. (Elsie Thompson '47) Wohlsen.
The couple have another child, Gail.
Bob and Elsie are living in Franklin
Square on L.I., N.Y.

Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.

BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

15 — Ly ccming A

28 — National Aggies A

29— Drexel A

2— Lycoming H

5— Wilkes H

9 — Elizabethtown H

12 — Elizabetlitown A

14 — Bucknell A

18— Fi-ankhn & Marshall A

19 — Washington College H

21— Hartwick H

26 — Juniata A

DECEMBER, 1954

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEVEN

SUSQUEHANNA LUNCHEON HELD IN TORONTO

Standii s left tu right. Kev. Paul Lottich; unidentified
guest: Kev. John Gensel '40; Rev. Benjamin Lotz, Faculty;
Rev. John K. Knaul 39; Dr. WiUard Allbeck 19; Miss Cather-
ine Juram; Rev. Robert G. Sander '40; Kev. Edwin M. Clapper
'34; Mrs. John R. Knaul; Mrs. G. Morris Smith; Mrs. Ray-
mond E. Shaheen; Rev. Lester Shannon '18; Rev. Raymond E.
Shaheen '37; Rev. Harner R. Middleswarth '24; Rev. Jacob O.
Kroen '28; Rev. Russell T. Shilling '29; Dr. Martin L. Tozer;

Rev. Lewis R. Fox '32; unidentified guest.

Seated at table, Dr. Barbara E. DeRemer '26; President
G. Morris Smith; Dr. John F. Kindsvatter '32; Dr. Russell
Auman '20; Dr. George H. Berkheimer, and Mrs. Lester Shan-
non (Susan Geise '151.

Arriving for dinner after picture was taken, were Mrs.
Henry Endress; Mr. Harold l'. Landis, and Rev. E. O. Steiger-
walt.

PHILADELPHIA

F:r the benefit of the Scholarship
Fund, the Philadelphia Club is selling
tickets to the "ICE FOLLIES" to be held
at the Arena on Thursday, Januai-y 6.
PLAN NOW to ATTEND. Contact Mis.
Helen Spitzner. 201 Morlyn Ave., Bryn
Mawr, or ph:ne LAwrence 5-3515 for your
tickets.

HARRISBURG

New officers recently elected are:

President, Harvey A. Heintzelman '27.
116 N. 25th St.. Camp Hill; vice president.
David M. Swartz '34, 2006 Swatara St.,
Han-isburg; secretary, Catherine ByTod
Whitman '44, 335 Pine St., Steelton.

Alumni will be notified within a few
weeks of the meeting being planned for
January.

NEW JERSEY

Although attendance at the 2nd Annual
Bridge Party. October 9, was disappoint-
ing, those present discussed some future
plans for the North New Jersey District
Club. Officers elected were:

Pi-esident, Raymond R. Schramm '44.
Haller Drive, Cedar Grove; vice president,
Ruth McCorkill '43, Upsala College, East
Orange; secretary, Ploris Guyer Haines
'50. 232 E. Cedar St., Livingston; treas-
urer. Herbert Haines '51, 232 E. Cedar
St.. Livingston.

LEHIGH VALLEY

On October 11 the alumni from the Al-
lentown. Bethlehem, Easton, Reading
areas met at the Lehigh Valley Club, Al-
lentown, and organized the Lehigh Val-

ley District Alumni Club of Susquehanna
University.

Presiding at the meeting, and appoint-
ed temporary Pi-esident was William S.
Clark '48. Other temporary officers ap-
pointed were: Dr. Nevin C. T. Shaffer
'49, vice president; Hannah Pitner Lam-
bert '28, secretary; and Erma Stahl Eve-
ritt '23. treasurer.

A committee wa.s appointed to select
seme group project which wiU directly aid
the University.

A n:minating committee will bring in
a slate of permanent officers at the next
meeting plamied for March or April and
probably to be held in Reading.

Guests attending were Dr. and Mrs.
Smith from the campus. Clyde and Helen
Spitzner represented the General Alimmi
Association and the parent Philadelphia
Club.

Dr. Orville Landis '26 led in group
singing.

YORK-HANOVER

A dinner meeting of the Alumni Club
will be held January 20. 1955. All mem-
bers of the club will receive notification
of the TIME and PLACE. PLAN NOW
TO ATTEND.

Dr. Dunkelberg-er Speaks
At Special Assembly

Dr. George F. Dunkelberger '08, Pro-
fessor Emeritus and former Dean at Sus-
quehanna, addressed a special assembly
of students and faculty in Seibert Chapel
during National Education Week. Novem-
ber 7 - 13. Theme of Dr. Dunkelberger's
addre.ss was "The Role of the Christian
College in the Development of American
Education."

28 Alumni and Friends
At Toronto Gathering

Twenty-eight Susquehanna aliunni and
friends were present at a luncheon at the
Rcyal York Hotel, Toronto, Canada, on
October 9, 1954, arranged by Dr. and
Mrs. Smith for those present at the Bi-
ennial Convention of the United Luth-
eran Church in America. Dr. John P.
Kindsvatter '32. presided at the luncheon,
and prayer was offered by Dr. George H.
Berkheimer. honorary alumnus, and Sec-
retary of the Central Pennsylvania Sy-
nod.

The table was tastefully decorated with
flowers and mementos of Susquehanna
University. All of the people at the tables
rcse and introduced themselves, giving
their present pcsitions and their places
of residence. Several guests were brought
to the lujicheon by alumni and they were
welcomed.

Dr. G. Morris Smith, Pi-esident of the
University, spoke briefly of the present
situatioa of the college and pointed the
h:pes of alumni forward to the 100th
anniversary celebration in 1958.

The meeting closed with the singing
of the Alma Mater with Professor Will-
iam Allbeck of Hamma Divinity School
at the piano, and the Reverend Harner
R. Middleswarth of the Parish and
Church School Board leading the sing-
ing.

SHOWS SAFARI FILMS

Simon B. Rhoads '30, who took a six-
week safari to Africa last winter, showed
colored movies of his trip to students
and faculty recently.

EIGHT

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

DECEMBER, 1954

WITH OUR ALUMNI jthe susquehanna university alumnus
HERE and AROUND

THE WORLD

by RUTH Jl'KAM SMITH

Christmas time diaws the Susquehanna
family especiftlly close to our thoughts.
We rejoice with Christie Zinunerman,
'25 in Guntur, and Hazel Naugle, '35 in
Bhimavaram. as they with ardent Indian
Christians share the glad tidings of the
Saviom-'s bii-th with villagers cf India who
heaa- the message for the first time. Hap-
py are we in the closer fellowship here at
the college this Chi-istmas with Dr. Bar-
bara DeRemer '26 recently returned after
nearly a quarter century of medical ser-
vice in Kugler Hospital in that country.

This will be the first Christmas for
MariaJine Pague '51 in the sugar planta-
tion counti-y of British Guiana. Pi'O-
claiming the glad tidings challenges the
teaching ability of our most recent S.V.
missionai-j'. Among quite a different t>T3e of
student — the Spanish speaking of Buenos
Aii-es, Ai-gentina, Lillian Smith '50 is
spending her second Clu-istmas, under-
taking the important leadership train-
ing progi-am in the school and in the

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churches of that busy metropolis.

Kei Sasaki '53 after graduating from
Susquehanna, completed in one year, work
for her master's degree at Columbia Uni-
versity, receiving it with special ccmmen-
dation for outstanding achievement in
the field of English. Now returned to
Kyushu Gakuin, Kumamoto, Japan, she
continues teaching at this 800 student
boy's school of the Lutheran Chm-ch in
Japan.

On the North American scene, Susque-
hannans continue to tell forth the
Good News as they engage in various
professional pursuits, teaching, preach-

DR. WOODRUFF IS NINETY

Dr. .lohn I. 'Woodruff, '88, beloved professor emeritus :m(l collese administrator, is
shown iibove as he received from President G. Morris Smith a bound volume of personal
congratulatory messages from former faculty, colleagues and friends, as he celebrated
his ninetieth birthday Wednesday, November 24.

Dr. Woodruff was also guest of honor at a birthday party given by the directors,
officers and personnel of the Snyder County Trust Company, of which he is board
chairman.

Continuing the celebration, Dr. Woodruff was feted at the 20th annual Pennsylvania
German Dinner, when 300 gathered to pay him honor.

ing, business, medicine and so forth, in
cities and in rural areas. The Toronto
Convention isee article in this issue) in
October brought us into delightful fel-
low^ihip with three score or more "Cru-
saders," from the United States and
Canada. A recent field trip by Catherine
Juram (sister cf the writer) who is field
.'■ecretary for the ULCA Board of Parish
Education, revealed some excellent dem-
onstrations of leadership — by S.U. grad-
uates. Sister Maiy Jane Jesson '49 was
admirably ^ei-ving the youth program at
University Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington. The Rev. W. Mrrgan Ed-
wards '38, foiTner chaplain, now pastor
of Pii'st English Lutheran. Sacramento,
California, and at Culver City, the Rev.
William H. Blough, '24 — both were repre-
senting Susquehanna as pastors in this
fast growing home mission field on the
west coast. A very recent graduate, Bet-
ty Vincent '54, in the midst of her duties
as public school teacher in Globe. Ariz-
ona, was also ably teaching a weekday
church school class in that c:mmunity.

The impression cf Mary Ami Dixon's
'53 good promotion and visual aid demon-
stration in a recent Thank Offering Ser-
vice in York, Pa., is vivid and worthy
cf a Susquehanna May Queen. And the
eager expressions cf Ruth Osborne '54
and Irene Oldt '54, as they darted among
the toy displays at Wanamakers in Phila-
delphia where we met them, were evi-
dence of tlie happiness they were having
in sharir.g Christmas joy with children
in school, and patients of a mental in-
stitution to which groups they respectively
are devoted.

Susquehannans are telling the Christ-
mas st:ry — with effectiveness!

Plan Now for Alumni
Day Reunions

Is this your year for a big reunion?

Plans will be announced in the near
future for Alumni Day reunions for the
cla.sses of '05, '10. '15. '20. '25. '30. '35. '40,
'45 and '50.

Plan to be on hand May 7.

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MARCH, 1955

VOLUME XXIII, NUMBER III

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Susquehanna in 1972. PLEASE DO NOT LET ME DOWN.'

TWO

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

MARCH, 1955

Message from President Smith:

THE ALUMNI FUND NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

This morning I received a simple, beautiful note from Susque-
hanna's olcest alumnus, The Reverend William H. Harding, 95 years
old last December 8, and one of our most loyal, interested, and gener-
ous supporters. His letter started like this: "Your alumni appeal had
its effect. Please find check." Congratulations to our alumni office,
Dan MacCuish, Clyde Spitzner, and our class agents! Inclosed in the
letter was his personal check for $.50C. This was not the first time he
had sent such a check. Indeed, he has had his Alma Mater on his
heart for many years as a grateful son of this institution.

Reverend Harding's letter has suggested my message for this is-
sue — S. U.'s Alumni Fund.

"Alumni gr'tts" are "seed money" for
o.her financial help. Susquehanna
University belongs to the Pennsylvania
Foundation for Iiulependent Colleges.
Inc., but one of the determining- factors
in S. U.'s share of these gifts from
business and industry will be what
Susquehanna's alumni have given to
their .A.lma Mater during the year.

The Ford Foundation as of March 5,
1955, announced a gift of $50,000,000 for
the independent colleges and univer-
sities, notably for the purpose of improv-
ing faculty salaries, and in the an-
nouncement mention was made of the
plan to distribute this help on some sort
of matching basis. In proportion as the
natural costituency of a college helps,
.so outside funds will assist.

The General Electric Company is
matching gifts of their employes who
are alumni of colleges up to $1,000.
Alread.v one of our alumnae has taken
advantage of this offer to double her
gift to Susquehanna University.

In 1919 Charles W. Eliot, then Presi-
dent Emeritus of Hai-vard, wrote:

"It is, of course, largely by the extent
of the support accorded to a college by
its own graduates that the world judges
of the right of that college to seek
cooperation of others in planning for the
future. An institution that cannot rally
to its financial assistance the men who
have taken its degrees and whose diploma
is their passport into the world is in a
poor position to ask assistance from
others. It is not merely what the alumni
give; it is the fact that they do give
that is of supreme importance."

Alumni interest in S. U.'s annual
Alumni Fund is growing. For this we
are grateful. However, we still have
room for improvement. For the year
1953-54 contributions totaled $2726 from
18.3 out of .3164 alumni for an average
gift of $15 per person. This is good!
But only 6'/e gave. The national aver-
age for alumni giving according to the
American Alumni Council is 20.57c.
Princeton stands at the top with 68%
giving. If Susquehanna folks gave

ac'CTrding to national average, we would
hive 648 giving instead of 183.

My word is one of encouragement and
ajjpretiation, as I feel we are doing
much better in 1954-55 with the annual
•A-lumni Fund.

Faithfully yours,
G. Morri.s Smith
M:iich 9, 1955

What Will Our Dollar
Be Worth in 1969?

In 1939 our dollar is said to have been
worth 100 cents. At that time the Na-
tional Debt was $42,000,000,000, and the
National Budget $5,000,000,000. In 1953
the National Debt was $275,000,000,000
and the National Budget $60,000,000,000.
According to a graph prepared by Dr.
Donald L. Kemmerer, Professor of Eco-
nomics, University of Illinois, the dol-
lar was worth in 1953 about 52c. If the
purchasing power of the dollar loses 5''r
of its remaining value each year until
1969, the dollar will be worth, says Dr.
Kemmerer, 21.55c. (These figures are
based on Bureau of Labor Statistics,
Consumers' Price Index.) If legislation
is passed by Congress without reference
to deficits, it is likely that Dr. Keni-
merei's prediction will come true. —
U.L.C.A. Educational News.

So U. Honorary Alumnus
At Sunbury Conference

Dr. William W. Tomlinson, well
remembered for his Commencement
address of last year, journeyed to Sun-
bury high school on March 2 and de-
livered the keynote address at Sunbury's
Career Day Conference.

Theme of Dr. Tomlinson'.s address was
"The Adventure We Call Life".

"If I were to give you my formula
for happiness," the Philadelphia educa-
tor told his audience, "it would be to
view life as -a gi'eat adventure, and put
into it all of yourself that you have to
give."

YORK-HANOVER

Annual dinner meeting was held at
the University Club January 13. Just
to be different, a few of the loyal mem-
bers 'picked up the check' and invited
the member.ship to be their guests.
Another unique feature was that invita-
tions had been sent to presidents of
other district clubs, and trustees who
were Susquehanna graduates. Included
on the agenda were plans for the Cen-
tennial year, student recioiitlrg, a
strong faculty, athletic? and public re-
lations. Plans for the annual spring
dinner, which will be held at the Pine
Tree Inn, West York, on .A.pril 21. are
now being made.

NEW JERSEY

The New Jersey Club on March 26
held a "get together" at the Friar Tuck
Inn, Cedar Grove.

CENTER UNION

Center Union members will hold their
annual Banquet and dinner meeting at
the PENN HALL LUTHERAN Church,
vest of Millheim on Rt. 45, at 6:30
P. M., APRIL 18. DR. RUSSELL W.
GILBERT, Professor of German at Sus-
quehanna, will be the speaker.

PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia District Club members
entertained the 'Crusaders' basketball
team at a basketball game between Tem-
ple and Penn State, while the Crusaders
were playing a week-end game in the
Quaker City.

Plans are being made for the Spring
Meeting, to be held APRIL 27 at the
CHATHAM PARK ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL, Haverford Township. A pro-
gram of music and dramatics will be
presented by S. U. Students.

SUNBURY

.'\nnual Dinner Meeting will be held
.A.PRIL 18 at the Dutch Pantry, after
which members will journey to the cam-
pus to see "Romeo and Juliet".
JOHNSTOWN

The Johnstown District Alumni Club
will hold its Spring meeting in VonLu-
nen's Restaurant in Johnstown, Thurs-
day, APRIL 21, at 6:30 P.M., according
to word received from Bob Sanders,
President.

COVER PICTURE: The handsome
Susquehannan - of - ihc - Future is
( hristopher James Pirie, son of
Warren J. and Margo Giauque Pirie,
born .March 9, 1954.

Entered as seccnd-class matt«r September 26. 1931, at the Post OfQce at Selinsgrove. Pa., under the Act of August 24, 1912, Published
foiu- times a year by the Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, in the months of September. December, March and June.

MARCH 1955

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

THREE

8 Class Reunions On
Alumni Day Program

Alumni Day, May 7, 1955 promises to
be one of the most memorable in the
history of the University. With eijerht
class reunions scheduled — more than in
any recent year, other special events
should bring out a biff, frolickinfr, en-
thusiastic crowd.

The following classes, according- to
woitl received in the Alumni office, will
hold reunions: 1905, 1910, 1915, 1920,
1930, 1935, 1945 and 1950. Yet to be
heard from are the classes of 1925 and
1940. If the;e two classes get together
it could very well be the first time in
the history of Susquehanna when every
reunion class managed a celebration.
Too bad these two classes could not get
together.

Big innovation in this year's program
will be luncheon to be served on the
cjnipus so that visiting alumni will not
have to search for a restaurant in town.
An assembly program in Bogar Hall
will follow the noon lunch. York Dis-
trict Club members will act as hosts for
the day.

With lunch scheduled for 12:00 noon
the plan is to serve a cold plate out-of-
doors. If weather is bad Seibert Hall
will be used. Those classes holding re-
unions will be assigned to private rooms
in Seibert whei'e they will find their
luncheon waiting for them. Privacy will
be assured so that a business session, if
desired, may be held.

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PROGRAM FOR ALUMNI DAY — MAY 7

10:00 A.M. Registration

10:30 A.M. Council Meeting in Bogar Hall, Room

103

12:00 Noon Luncheon ($1.00 per plate) and Class

Reunions

2:00 P. M. General Assembly in Little Theatre

3:00 P. M. Varied program — Baseball, Play,

Music, Etc.

6:00 P.M Annual Dinner, Horton Dining Hall

(Tickets $1.50)

Former Teacher Cited
For Philadelphia Work

Mrs. Janice Christian Felman, former
Director of Physical Education for
Women at Susquehanna, recently re-
ceived prominent publicity when her
picture appeared in the February 27
edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer. In
her spare time IVIrs. Felman is directing
sports activities for girls in the German-
town area, under the sponsorship of
the Police Athletic League. She is also
teaching swimming at the Y. W. C. A.

STUDENTS TO VISIT CAPITAL

The Art Department of Susquehanna
under the leadership of Asst. Prof.
Meader is conducting a student tour to
Washington the weekend of April 29.
Having conducted these tours for the
past seven years, IMr. Meader says the
students react most enthusiastically to
them.

MAKING 1958 CENTENNIAL PLANS

ALTking plans for Susquehanna's 19.^S Centennial Celebration are these
members of the Board of Directors, grouped around President G. .Morris Smith,
seated in the center. At his right is Frank A. Eyer, Selinsgrove, secretary-
treasurer.

Standing, left to right, are Jerry I). Bogar, Jr.; the Rev. John Harkins, D.D.;
Dr. L. S. Landes. Dan Smith, Jr.. the Rev. Viggo Swensen, D.D., and Charles A.
Nicely.

Two Concerts Presented
On Campus During: March

Two outstanding concerts were pre-
sented by Conservatory of Music organ-
izations during the month of March

the first by the band under the direction
of Dr. John Leach on Friday, March 4,
and the second by the Symphony under
the direction of Professor Russell C.
Hatz on Friday, March 18.

Both programs were well-rounded and
included music of the classic, semi-classic
and popular type. The Band concert fea-
tured an all-girl trumpet trio consisting
of Margaret Sultzbaugh, Berrysburg,
Elinor Wolfe, Herndon, and Barbara
Boob, Millheim, and presented as a group
such numbers as Bach's "Sleepers Wake,"
"Iiish Tune from County Derry," by
Grainger, Jerome Kern's "Smol<e Gets
in Your Eyes," and "Pavanne" by Mor-
ton Gould. They also played the well-
loved "Finlandia" by Sibelius, the "Pil-
grims' Chorus" from Tannhauser by
Wagner and compositions by Weinberg-
er, Prokofieff, Goldman, Fillmore, and
Sousa.

Major pre-^entation by the orchestra
was Mozart's "Symphony in G Minor
No. 40", and featured soloist was Miss
Helen Griflnths, pianist, in Grieg's
"Piano Concerto in a minor." Miss Grif-
fiths is a senior music education student
frcm Philadelphia, and proved herself
a most competent soloist in a very ar-
tistic interpretation of this familiar con-
cert piece. In addition the orchestra
played compositions by Beethoven, Boro-
din and Romberg.

Much praise was given Dr. Leach and
Professor Hatz for their choice of pro-
gi-ams and soloists and to the organiza-
tions for their excellent performances.

CHAMBER MUSIC ON CAMPUS

A series of Chamber Music Concerts
is being presented on Saturday after-
noons this year by Conservatory of
Music students. Held in Seibert Chapel,
the concerts are plaimed by students and
are proving to be of great interest.

POUR

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

MARCH, 1955

. Susquehannans on Parade _

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'30

The Rev. Wm. H. Harding, "Sus-
quehanna's oldest alumnus", has
moved from Cicero, N.Y. to Westmont,
N.J. His many friends will be g-lad to
know his new address, 25 Stratford
Ave., Westmont, N.J.
fey-t Dr. Mildred E. Winston, of the
^X Board of Education, ULCA, was
one of the leaders
who met with stud-
ents in individual
conference sessions
at Susquehanna's
recent Christian Ca-
reer Conference.

Dr. Harold
Ditzler, pas-
tor of St. John's
Evangelical & Re-
MISS WINSTON formed Church,
Lansdale, Pa., was principal speaker for
Religrious Emphasis Week at Heidelberg
College in early February. Dr. Ditzler
also was guest pi'eacher last August in
the American Church of Paris and in
South Morningside Church, Edinburgh,
Scotland. Dr. and Mrs. Ditzler visited
in Italy, Austria, Germany and England
on their tour.

John H. Wall was recently ap-
pointed a Vice President and Gen-
eral Manager of
Sei-vel, Inc. Home
Appliance Division,
Evansville, Ind. For
the past five years
he had been associ-
ated with Kent
Plastics as a Vice
President in charge
of manufacturing
At SU he captained
both the football
and basketball teams.

Former Supeiintendent of Schools
at Dunellen, N.J., W. A. Miller,
Jr. has been appointed to the same po-
sition at North Bergen, N.J. LaRue
Shempp has been having much success
with a unique form of photography and
projection. With Mrs. Shempp he illus-
trates Bible stories with a flannel board.
Effective use is made of a panel board
of lights. By means of controlled
switches, transformeis, a i-heostat and
spot lights, a phantom effect is as start-
ling as 3D film. "Williamsport Sun"
wrote a feature article fii-st of the year.
'/iA •''*'"' ^^ • Hoffman has recently
^U been aijpointed associate director
of the Engineering Experiment Station,
Michigan State College. Before going
to Michigan State he held teaching po-
sitions at the Univ. of Illinois, Penn

WALL

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REV. SANDER HOFFMAN

State and Susquehanna. Rev. Robert G.
Sander, pastor of Mt. Calvary Lutheran
Church, Geistown, was honored as
Johnstown's "Outstanding Young Man
of 1954". The honor was bestowed by
a committee of local judges and the U.S.
Junior Chamber of Corrmierce. Award
was based on his organization of a Lu-
theran Church in the Geistown area, his
counseling in juvenile cases and for
local civic interests. He is President of
Johnstown District Alumni Club.

40 Christia

Principal speaker for the two day
an Career Conference held
recently on campus
was the Rev. Dale
S. Bringman, pastor.
Church of the Re-
deemer, Harrisburg,
Pa.

^J Tietbohl, Jr.

has left his practice
in Reading for a
two-year tour of
duty as a Naval BRINGMAN

Medical afficer. Mrs. Tietbohl (Susan
Foltz '51) will reside at 539 Holly Rd.,
Yeadon, Pa., during his absence. Edwin
Lee Bittenbender was recently commis-
sioned to serve as a Missionary to India.
He will receive his BD degree from Gar-
rett Biblical Institute, Evanston, 111., in
June, after which he and Mr-s. Bitten-
bender, who was commissioned at the
same service, will go to their new field.

>["/> Dick Westervelt has been trans-
JU feired to the Chicago office of the
Prudential Insurance Company. Dick is
an ad writer for Prudential.

Fancher E. Wolfe spent a day on
impus soon after the new year.
Out of his experience as Student Aid
Counselor at the University of Minne-
sota, he discussed with the Administra-
tion several good suggestions for
improving Susquehanna's student aid
jii'ogi'am.

'rO (Qualified for the Army's Scien-

O^ tific and Professional Personnel

program, John Diehl has been assigned

to the .Medical Laboratories of the Army

'51 ':

Chemical Center, Md. Mrs. Diehl is the
former Maxine Chambers '52. J. Rob-
ert Dunlap x"52 was the first baritone
in over 5 years to be chosen by .Amer-
ica's only non-profit concert organiza-
tion, the National Music League. He is
also a member of the Robert Shaw
Chorale, with which he has appeared
as soloist and has sung leads in two
productions sponsored by the McMillan
Theatres.

'53

At ceremonies held at the U.S.

Naval Station Treatre, Newport,
R. I., Richard Bidelspach received his
Commission as Ensign in the Reserve
Otticei's. He is now qualified to serve
as Junior Officer aboard any of the
Navy's warships or supporting com-
mands. 1st Lt. Ernest R. Walker, now
serving with the Marine Corps in Ko-
rea, will shortly finish his overseas duty
and plans to enter law school this Fall.

'54

Ronald Goodman has recently
been elected to the faculty of the
Red Lion Area Schools.

'55

A Januar.v graduate, James Gorm-
ley, has secured employment with

the manufacturing chemists, Rohm and

Haas, of Philadelphia.

8 Scholarships Offered
For Incoming' Freshmen

Announcement has been made by the
administration that last year's very suc-
cessful competitive scholarship program
for freshmen would be continued this
year. Eight outright grants (with no
work responsibilities) and ranging in
value from $200 to $500 per year are to
be competed for by Liberal .Arts stu-
dents planning to live on campus.

To make the day a pleasant one, can-
didates are invited to come between 9:00
and 9:30 A.M. for early registration,
coffee and doughnuts. At 9:30 A.M. all
those competing will be interviewed. At
10:30 a program of music will be given
in Seibert Chapel. From 11:00 to 12:00
there will be an official tour of the cam-
pus and films of campus life.

All will be invited to lunch in Horton
Dining Hall at 12:15 and after a siesta
the test will be given at 1:30 P.M.

While candidates are taking the test,
parents and Alumni will be invited to a
program of chamber music in Seibert
Hall.

Last year the majority of candidate-
were sent to the campus by the Alumni
and it is hoped this year more Alumni
will talk with student prospects about
this splendid opportunity.

Write to the Public Relations office
for application forms.

MARCH 1955

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

FIVE

259 Alumni, Friends
Contribute $3,666.20
To 1955 Alumni Fund

Success of this year's Alumni Fuml
is now assured with 259 contributors
and $3,(561.20 to date. With last year's
total contributors for the year standing
at 183, the four remaining months of
1955 may very well double last year's
total. Success is due to the cooperation
of class representatives who took time
out to personally mail letters to all
classmates. The response has been most
eriCouraging.

Final report will be made at a later
date and recognition will be given to
the class showing the highest percentage
of contributors and the highest total
amount contributed.

Susquehanna's fiscal year runs from
July 1 to June 30. Listed in the adjoin-
ing columns are those who have con-
tributed to the curient fund since July
1, 1954.

CONTRIBUTORS TO ALUMNI FUND

[\1

Aug:usta C. Long:, '37, after being in
ill health for more than a year, died
February 1(3 at her home in Northumb-
erland, Pa. Mrs. Long was the first
woman to graduate from Susquehanna
after the Calle5>'e became a University,
and was well known for her interests
in church and community activities.
Sui'viving \t^ addition to her husband,
are fom thildren.

The Reverend Albert M. Lutton, '16,
' former pastor of the First English
Lutheran Church in Cincinnati, Ohio,
diod January 13 at his home in Albu-
querque, N. M., where he had been
I residing since his retirement four yeai*s
ago. He graduated from the Seminary
in '19 and later did graduate work at
I the University of Chicago. Sui-viving
are his wife, Mrs. Bertha Imler Lutton,
and three children.

Just before going to press details
v/ere received of the untimely death of
Joseph G. Streamer '21 of 264 High-
■ land Ave., Downingtown. Suffering a
. slight heart attack two years ago, he
! had not been in good health since. On
I February 19 he passed away with an
acute coi-onary occlusion, and was bur-
ied in the family plot in Punxsutawney,
Pa., on February 22.

Mr. Streamer, since gi*aduation had
been actively interested in his Alma
Mater, and for a number of years had
been the alumni representative on the
Board of Directors. In 1952 he received
from the Philadelphia District Alumni
Club the coveted "S-In-Life" Award.

IR86-N0 Representative

Dr. George R. Ulrich

Rev. Will. H. Harding
1888-No Representative

Dr. John I. Woodruff
1891 -No Representative

B. Meade Wagenseller
1898-No Representative

Frank A. Eyer

Alice Gortner Fischer

Bruce A. Metzger
1899-No Representative

J. D. Bogar, Jr.

Luther Hassinser

Dr. Harvey D. Hoover
1900-No Representative

Harry Weis
1901-No Representative

E. M, Brungart

S. Ward Gramley
1902-No Representative

D. B. Moist
1903-No Representative

Sara Snyder Walter
1904- No Representative

J. B. Bulick

Mildred Arbogast Morgan
1905-No Represent a ti\'e

Dr. Isaac D. App
1906-No Representative

Bertha Hough FederHn
1907-No Reijresentative

Charles M. Teufel
1908-Dr. John Houtz. Rep.

Dr. George Dunkelberger

Kathryn Moser

Marion Ferner Sellers
1909-No Representative

Rev. Mervyn V. Ross

Rev. J. Bannen Swope
1910-Miss Mary A. Phillips. Rep.

Dr. George B. Manhart
1911-Dr. Latimer S. Landes,
Rep.

Claude G. Aikens
1912-Dr. Claude Mitchell. Rep.

Laura M. Knepshield

Rev. H. R. Shipe

Rev. Paul H. Stahl
1913-Rev. John B. Kniseley.
Rep.

Helen G. Fisher

Rev, John and Mary Gray-
bill Kniseley

Rev. R. L. Lubold
1914-Dr. Frank P. Boyer, Rep.

Dt, Frank P. Boyer

Euphemia Brown Kerns

Rev, A. W. Smith

Mary Mowery Zak
1915-N. A, Danowsky. Rep.

Rev. Walter E. Brown

Jess Pleasanton Coxe

N. A. Danowsky

Rev. John F. Harkins

John HoUenbach

Ralph W. E. Kline

Emma Moyer Masteller

Aberdeen Phillips

Alice F. Weaver
1016-Rev. William E. Swoope.
Rep.

Katherine Wagner Harkins
1917-Rev. Park W. Huntington.
Rep.

Rev. Park W. Huntington

Herbert S. Rausch
1918-Eva Herman. Rep.

Relda Robb Hamilton

Miriam Grossman Lundahl
1919-Rev. H. A. Shoaf. Rep.

Rev. Willard Allbeck
1920-Dr. Joseph Hackenberg.
Rep.

Russell F. Auman

Evelyn Allison Boeder

Yvonne Everest Harmon

Ralph Woodruff
1921-Dr. Maurice R. Gortner,
Rep.

Dr. O. H. Aurand

Marie Romig Huntington

M. P. Moller. Jr.

Ruth Larue Thompson

Ernest F. Walker
1922-Rev. George R. Groninger.
Rep.

Merle A. Beam

Ruth Bastian Richard
1923-Dr. Beatrice Rettinger.
Rep.

Dorothy Margerum App

Cornelius Jarrett
1924-Dr. Joseph C. McLain.
Rep.

Rev. I. Wilson and Lottie
Brosius Kepner

Alvin Carpenter

W. John Derr

Alma V. McCuUough

Dr. Joseph C. McLain

Rachel Brubaker Whited

1925-Naonii Ulrich Linebaugh,
Rep.

Dr. Norman R. Benner

Dr. Roger Blough

Rev. Harland D. Pague

Alda Long

Luther Salem
1926-Theodore Ebberts, Rep.

Dr. Eugene T. Adams

Lee E. Boyer

Dr. Barbara E. DeReamer

Theodore Ebberts

Sara Hassinger Fague

Gertrude McKee Kaup

Margaret E. Keiser

Dr. Orville B. Landis

Anna M. Norwat

W. Alfred Streamer
1927-Laura Arnold. Rep.

Ruth Brubaker

Emily Craig

Anne Gealing Landis
1928-Dr. Harold Ditzler, Rep.

Dr. Harold Ditzler

Elizabeth Stong Eichelberger

Mary Farlling

Marshall Fausold

Sister Dorothy Goff

Edward Herr

Betty Hauser Kinsel

Dr. C. M. Shaffer

Helen Ott Soper
1929-Henry R. Carichner. Rep.

Helen Simmons Barrick

Carl O. Bird

Helen Ammerman Brown

Henry R, Carichner

Helen Carter Gehret

Gertrude Fisher Jones

Rev. F. A. Lundahl

George and Gertrude Arbo-
gast Spaid
1930-Clifford A. Kirakofe, Rep.

Paul Bishop

Rhea Miller Frantz

Florence Lauver

Ruth Goff Nicodemus

John S. Rhine

Simon B. Rhoads
1931-S. Walter Foulkrod. Rep.

S. Walter Foulkrod

Frank C. Gill

Paul M. Haines

Rev. Paul Hartline

Rev. Ronald E. Kehler

Mary E. Lauver

Dr. B. E. Nicodemus
1932-Margaret Markle Artley.
Rep.

Dorothy Puckey Clark

Thelma Crebs

Rev. Lewis R. Pox

Dr. Andrew Kozak

Dr. M. L. Rachunis
1933-Selon Dockey. Rep.

Martha Fisher

M. A. Graykoskie

J. Donald Steele

Bruce and Marian Walborn
Worthington
1934-Daniel T. McKelvy. Rep.

Rev. E. M. Clapper

Isabella Horn Klick

Helen Guss Lauver

Martha Bodinan Martz

Blanche Savidge

George P. Schwartz, Jr.
1935-Louise Mehring Koontz,
Rep.

Xavier Abbott

Ruth Bair Badger

Robert R. Clark

Dr. John F. Hanna

Louise Mehring Koontz

Erie I. Shobert. II
1936-Horace Hutchison. Rep.

Walter and Anna Bock Hertz

Horace Hutchison

Eugene D. Mitchell

Marcella Chaya Turnbach
1937-A. Mary Scott Gumpher,
Rep.

Clyde and Helen Wentzel
Spitzner

Walter S. VanPoyck
1938-Dr. Robert Boyer. Rep,

Dr. Robert A. Boyer

Ethel Ramer Coulter

Mary Heim Davey

Rev. Karl Kniseley
1939-Frank Laudenslayer. Rep.

Howard Baldwin

Miriam Miller Fisher

Robert L. Herr

Mathilda Neudoerffer Powell

Louise West
1940-Anna Hill Groce. Rep.

Dr. Louis P. B?.ylor

Elizabeth J. Barnhart

David Coren

Dr. Wm. L. Davis

Rev. Robert F. Fisher

Rev. John G. Gensel

Dr. W. H. Gehron

Rev. J. Leon Haines

John W. Hoffman

Clair Kaltreider

Eunice Arentz Knupp

Florence Landback Latsha

William L. Mease

Dr. Paul M. Orso

Jack P. Shipe

Barner Swartz

Eugene F. Williams
1941-Dorothy Artz, Rep.

Doiolhv Artz

Carl He It

Margaret Dunkle Kniseley

W. Edgar Meek

H. B. Thatcher
1942-Sanford P. Blough. Rep.

John Adams
1943-Ferne Lauver Zeigler, Rep.

Dorothy Williamson Adams

Lawrence Isaacs

Anita Bashore Roth
1944-Catherine Byrod Whitman.
Rep.

Ray Schramm

Elinor J. Stitt

Catherine Byrod Whitman
1945-William Hays. Rep.

Mary Moyer Bringman

John Kocsis

Natalie Kresge Isaacs

Rev. Herman G. Steumpfle.
Jr.

Jack Warner
1946-Dr. Arthur J. Gelnett. Rep,

Dr. R. J. Johns

Jean Wheat Schramm

Dorothy Sternat Thomas
1947-Frank Corcoran. Rep.

Virginia Hallock Damiencki

Jean L. Huver

Gale Clark Johns

Hilda Markley Kocsis

Elsie Thompson Wohlsen

Ruth Williams Zeidler
1948-Robert Wohlsen. Rep.

Rev. Dale Bringman

Betty Reisch Jones

Allan B. Packman

Rev. Augustus V. Tietbohl

Robert Wohlsen

William P. Yancho

Frank Zeidler
1949-Janies B. Peters, Rep.

E'ouglas Arthur

Jean Blecher Berninger

Dr. Robert and Doris Wan-
baugh Goetz

Juanita Keller Hartle

Grace Lau Hawk

Ann Get singer Hoinan

Charles A. Morris

Columbus and Ella Fetherolf
Raup

James B. Reilly

Charles H. Rohmann

Mary H. Smith Sanders

Lawrence Smith

Dr. R. H. Tietbohl, Jr.

S. Elaine Williams

John H. Wright

Evan and Frances Lybarger
Zlock
1950-Donald E. Wissinger. Rep.

Lillian C. Smith

Janet Wolf Statler
1951-Ben Alter. Rep.

June Klingler Biglieri

Shirley Young

Susan Foltz Tietbohl

Wm. D. Fisher
1952-James Hazlett. Rep.

Charles Bomboy

Patricia Heathcote

Cynddylan M. Jones

Lynne Lightfoot

Kenneth A. Lenker

Ethel McGrath

Lois Renfer
1953-David Bennett. Rep.

Ensign Marvel I, Cowling

Pamela McKegg Doney

Jane Wehr
1954-No Representative

Carolyn Lucas Boyer

Marilyn J. Huyett

Irene K. Oldt
HONORARY and FRIENDS

Dr. George H. Berkheimer

Roland F. Cook

Harry V. Elliott

Alice Holmen Glauque

Bertha Hein

Athalia T. Kline

Dr. Wm. D. Lewis

Dr. P. M. Linebaugh

Mrs. Margaret J. Miller

Dr. Amos A. Stagg, Sr.

Amos Alonzo Stagg. Jr.

Dr. William W. Tomlin.son

SIX

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

MARCH, 1955

Susquehanna Program, Publications, Faculty
Recognized in Carl Carmer's New "River" Book

Susquehanna Univei-.sity h:is receivod
outstanding recognition by Carl Canner
in his new book, The Susquehanna,
released at the beginning of February
by Rinehai-t and Company. Commenda-
tion is given to the college for the excel-
lence of its academic program, and
special mention is given to the Susque-
hanna University Studies, an annual
journal of faculty research articles now
about to enter upon twenty years of un-
interrupted publication.

Prominence is awarded to Dr. Fred-
eric Brush, who endowed the Susque-
hanna University Press and who has
written many books about the Susqu-
hanna. These are listed by Carl Carmer
in the bibliography Several chapters
in the book are head( .1 by poetry written
by Dr. Brush and published previously
by the Susquehanna University Press.

Other members of the university fam-
ily to be singled out for special mention
include Dr. Aithur Herman Wilson,
professor of English, with quotations
from an article of his on the Pantisoc-
racy. This article was part of a longer
piece of research in which Dr. Wilson
studied the literature of the Susque-
hanna Valley for two hundred years,
from 1743 to 1943. It was published
in the Proceedings of the Northumber-
land County Historical Society.

Dr. George F. Dunkelberger, professor
emeritus of education, is cited in the
bibliography for his history of Snyder
County. And Dr. William Russ. Jr..
professor of history, appears in the sec-
tion on acknowledgements, along with
Dr. Wilson, for the aid which both men
contributed to Carl Carmer as he was
gathering material for his book.

Concerning Susquehanna the exact
words of the author are, "Unlike many
other American colleges which though
founded to inculcate the creeds of dis-
tinctly separate denominations have now
become non-denominational, Susque-
hanna has maintained its Lutheran char-
acter in marked degree. It has held
to its religious purposes and, at the
same time, has made such progress in
the field of education that it is highly
regarded by these scholars and execu-
tives who make up the staffs of
America's foremost colleges. Members
of its faculty contribute important
monographs to a professional joui'nal
locally published, Susquehanna Univer-
sity Studies. Students, both men and
women, have upon gi-aduation proved
the worthiness of their training."

No other college along the more than
five hundred miles of the river has
received this kind of unstinted praise

fi-oni Carl Carnit'i'. himself a former
college professor.

Susquehanna University figures in
another quotation when Carl Carmer
states, "The facts about the Pantisocracy
have best been told by Arthur Herman
Wilson, professor of English at Susque-
hanna Uuiversity, who reports: 'Pant-
isocracy did not have any effect upon
the Susquehanna, but it did seem to
have an effect elsewhere, that is, in the
Fricker family, because it brought hus-
bands to all three girls, Mary, Edith, and
Sara. However, Robert Lovell died
young; Coleridge deserted his wife; and
so Southey was the one man in the world
who felt the full weight of the Pantiso-
cracy because he was left to support all
tliree of the Fricker girls for the rest
of his life.' "

In 1944, when it was known that Carl
Carmer was to undertake the writing
of the volume on the Susquehanna, the
university awarded him the honorary
degree of doctor of letters. Great satis-
faction was expressed that Dr. Carmer
was to prepare the book because his
ability to wiite lively narrative, embel-
lished with humor, was widely recog-
nized.

A graduate of Hamilton College, New
York, Call Carmer went to the Univer-
sity of Alabama to teach English some
decades ago. It was there that he burst
into fame with a national bestseller.
Stars Fell on Alabama, a magnificent
book of folklore. After returning to the
East, he wrote a great deal about the
folklore and natural scenes of his na-
tive state. New York, in such books as
Listen for a Lonesome Drum and Dark
Trees to the Wind.

He then became associated with the
"Rivers of America" series, published
by Rinehart and Company, and wrote
The Hudson. Dr. Cai-mer is at present
the editor of this series, and The Susque-
hanna is the forty-eighth "River" book.

At the invitation of President and Mrs.
G. Morris Smith, Dr. and Mrs. Carmer
will be guests of Susquehanna Univer-
sity on the campus for April 22 and
April 2.3. At that time they will attend
the Shakespeaiean spring festival when
Romeo and .Juliet will be performed.
Foi- Saturday afternoon, April 23, a
literary tea is planned. Word will be
sent to various societies in Northumber-
land, Union and Snyder counties inviting
their members to meet the Carniers at
the tea. About forty librarians, who
will be on the campus on that <lay for
a conference, will also have the oppor-
tunity to meet the Cjirmers at the tea,
which will be open to the general public.

REUNION NOTES

1905 ^'''^"""''"'■' plans tor 50TH reuii-
mii of the clas.s of 1905 are in the hands
of Jacob B. Bulick. Members planning
to be present should notify him at 2()
N. Market St., Selinsgrove, Pa.
1910 ^'''^ word was received fiom
Mary A. Phillips saying she had can-
vassed members of her class and fiml.s
a number interested in attending a re-
union this year. She expects others to
sign up later. Her address is: 218 West
Walnut St., Selinsgrove, Pa.
1915 ^*>^^ ^^ ^^^ alumni office from
N. A. Danowsky said: "Ralph Witmer,
with a committee of Walter Brown, Wil-
bui- Bennag'e, Aberdeen Phillips and Ira
Gross, has been requested to make nec-
essary local arrangements for our 40TH
I'eunion."

1 920 "^"^ Hackenberg spearheading
l)lans for their 35TH reunion, wants to
make it clear — that dinner will be helil
on the campus instead of at the Dutch
Pantry. Reservations should be sent to
him at 127 West Chestnut St., Shamo-
kin. Pa.

1930 P'-'"^ *°'' the 25TH reunion of
the class of 1930 are progressing under
the direction of Mrs. Marjorie Phillips
Mitchell. Members will meet for lunch
on the campus to be followed by a pe-
riod of renewing old friendships.
1933 ^'^^ ^^^^ reunion (to be held
in 1958) will be a joint celebration the
same year our Alma Mater celebrates
its 100th year. Class oflScers were elect-
ed last May to plan for this reunion.
Goal is a special gift of money to be
given the University with an average of
at least $25.00 from each member. Don-
ald Steele is class treasurer. His ad-
dress is 180 Orange St., Northumber-
land, Pa. Send your suggestions to Jo
Hoy Lamb, 21 Kensington Terrace,
Maplewood, N. J.

1 QQ^ In a lettei' to the alumni ottice
from Erie I. Shobert II he said, "Sev-
ei-al members of the class of 1935 are
making arrangements so that our 20TH
reunion will be somewhat different than
those of the past." Local arrangements
and reservations are being made by Mrs.
Kenneth L. Badger, 11 E. Mill St.,
Selinsgiove, Pa.

1945 ^"^^^'^ °^ the lOTH reuniim will
go out soon from Laverne Kohn Maho-
ney. She wi itos .... "my two tiny boys
keep me busy, but I am glad to put the
piomotion into this 10th reunion." Her
addiess: 1344 Chestnut Ave., Haddon
Heights, N. J.

1 QKf) Telephone call to the campus
fiom Don Wissinger just as the 'Quar-
terly' was going to press, brought the
good news that plans are being made
for a 5TH reunion. Woid will go out
from Don at a later date.

MARCH 1955

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEVEN

CRUSADERS' 1954-55 BASKETBALL SQUAD

Front row, left to right: Frank Romano, Wealherly,
Pa.; Dick McCarty, Hughesville. Pa.; Dick Owens,
Stroudsburg, Pa.: Frank Smith, Maiich Chunk, Pa., and
Gary Schroeder, Honesdale, Pa.

Back row, same order: Don James, Hawley, Pa.; Pete

Bergey, Strasburg, Va.; Val Avot.s, Danville, Pa.; Bill
Morris, Newport, Pa.; Coach PfeilTer; Dwight Huseman,
White Haven, Pa.; Gerald Herbster, and James Keiser,
Selinsgrove; Joe Chase, Stroudsburg, Pa, and Bill Korbich,
Shamokin, Pa.

A. A, Stagg, Jr. Ends
31 Years of Coaching

On Febiuaiy 3 Piesident G. Morris
Smith released the following news story
to our complete press list:

".■\t the suggestion of Amos Alonzo
Stugg, Jr. the Executive Committee of
the Board of Direc-
tors of Susquehanna
University decided
to strengthen the
department of phys-
ical education by
the engagement of
an additional man
who will coach foot-
ball. Mr Stagg will
give his time to his
duties as teacher of
physical education and pea-sonal hy-
giene, and as manager of intra-muj'al
games.

"Mr. Stag-g has requested to be reliev-
ed of his duties as coach of football, and
the new coach will have complete charge
of this field under the direction of the
faculty-administration athletic commit-
tee. A program of intercollegiate ath-
letics will operate under the direction
of the faculty-administration committee
on athletics, of which Mr. Stagg is a
member."

Stagg, strong influence in the lives
of those who played under him, as a
result of this decision, has completed

thirty-one years of coaching football.

Beginning his coaching cai'eer at
Chicago University, under his famous
father, A. A. Stagg, Sr., he moved to
Susquehanna in 1935, and the famous
father-son combination again teamed up
at Susquehanna when the father came
fiom coaching at the College of the
Pacific in 1947, and for six years assisted
his son as advisory coach.

A number of applications have been
received for the vacancy but at the time
of going to press no decision had been
made about Stag'g's successor.

STAG(,

MEET THE BRIDE
AND BRIDEGROOM

GERALDINE V. ROSENBAUM X'SO
became the bride of William W. Stewart
on December 31 in the First Baptist
Church, Lewistown, Pa. Mr. Stewart
is stationed with the Navy at Norfolk,
Va., and Mrs. Stewai-t will continue
working in Lewistown.

ROWIE V. DURDEN, JR. '52 and

Marcia Miller were married December
26 in the First Presbytei'ian Church,
Pitman, N. J.

JUNE E. KLINGLER '51 is now Mrs.
Biglieri and is residing at 5 Van Ant-
werp Rd., Schenectady, N. Y. Mrs.
Biglieri is employed by General Elec-
tric in Schenectady,

2 Transfer Students
Aid Basketball Team

t-iiach Ed. Pfeiffer's basketball players
wound up one of Susquehanna's toughest
schedules with a record of only four
wins ag'ainst 14 losses. Encouraging
note is that the team improved greatly
as the season progressed.

Two transfer students, Frank Romano
and Dwight Huseman, helped consider-
ably after the second semester.

Romano, 6' 2", 160 lbs., from Weather-
ly. Pa., came to Susquehanna from
George Washing-ton University, where
he captained the freshmen team. He is
shooting at Ev Zlock's '49 record, and
this year had an average of 28.8 points
per game.

Dwig-ht Huseman, strong man at the
back-boards, came to Susquehanna fi'om
Lehigh, and with his 6' 6" gives the
team much needed heig-ht and reach.
Both Romano and Huseman crashed the
National Collegiate Athletic Associa-
tion's statistics for small colleges, Ro-
mano placing eighth in the Nation for
individual scoring, and Huseman 14th
for rebounds.

Thre^ Seniors completed their inter-
collegiate playing careers this year —
Dick Owens, set-shot artist from
Stroudsburg: Frank Smith, speedy for-
ward from Mauch Chunk, and Dick
McCai-ty, shifty guard, from Hughes-
ville.

EIGHT

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

MARCH, 1955

Women's Auxiliary
Donates $31,000 for
New Music Building

by Marjorie Wolfe McCune '43
President. Women's Auxiliary

Alumnae are tiiuiing jrreat satisfaction
in helping to assure fulfilment of a
dream that has haunted the University's
Women's Auxiliary for at least eig-ht
years.

The dream began at a time when a
300,000 dollar building was a large
vision indeed for a ladies' society of
approximately three hundred members.
Whoever it was who warned the world
never to underestimate the power of a
woman probably had the Auxiliary in
mind, for on its 25th Anniversary, in
1947, wonderful things began to happen
to this group of enterprising ladies.

With multiplied memberships and
memorial book entries its only means
of raising funds, the Auxiliary launched
a new and greatly expanded life.
Inspired by Mrs. G. Morris Smith and
a tlevoted executive and promotion com-
mittee, the org'anization began mush-
rooming to its present membership of
over 1700 women dedicated to the inter-
ests of Christian Higher Education,
particularly as it concerns Susquehanna
University. Construction of a new music
building on the campus by 1958 was
the overwhelmingly popular goal toward
which all funds are now directed. More
than $31,000 is available for the new
building fund to date, with the promise
of much more to come.

Alumnae weie quick to see an oppor-
tunity to serve their Alma Mater
through Auxiliary channels; hence every
phase of the Auxiliary's many activities
finds enthusiastic alumnae well rep-
resented. In the Executive Committee
Sally Brungart Stevens ('25) is First
Vice President, Olive Barry ('13) is
Recording Secretary, Ruth Bair Badger
('35) and Janet Rohrbach ('40) share
the chairmanship of the Program Com-
mittee, and Enrigean Pensyl Whitnioyer
('43) is Publicity Chairman.

Alumnae talents are always in demand
and are generously offered. Currently,
the Promotion Committee, which is
readying new promotion materials foi'
the Apiil-May membership drive, the
climax of all Auxiliary activities, is
utilizing the special abilities of Betty
Miller Leach ('47), who secures entries
of children of alumni in the Childien's
Red Book. On this committee, too, is
Jean Beamenderfer ('39), who contacts
parents of all students to enlist them
as members and contributors, while
Janet Rohrbach is invaluable as all-

THE SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

Miss HILDA KOLPIN
101 N. Market St.,
gelinsgrove, Pa,

POSTMASTER— Please
Entered at Selinsgrove Pennsylvania

notify if undelivered
Post Office as Second Class Matter

Copies of "Lanthorn"
Sought by S. U. Library

Miss Hilda Kolpin, Susquehanna Uni-
versity's Librarian finds that there are
a number of Lanthorns missing from
her files, and sends out a request to
alumni who might be able to help. The
following editions are needed: 1931,
1932, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941,
1942, 1944, 1945, 1940, 1947, 1948, 1951,
1952.

around liaison person and mimeograph-
er-in-chief. Also helpful has been the
work of Catherine Fisher ('42), direct-
ing activities in the Williamsport area.

The important job of addressing,
stuffing, and mailing the more than
0000 pieces of correspondence sent oul
annually is efficiently handled by Sec-
retary Barry and staff, which includes
Naomi LTlrich Linebaugh ('25) with
others who are willingly pressed into
jei-vice as the work requires.

The monthly programs make liberal
use of the talents of Susquehannans.
The April program will present Selins-
grove Hig-h School Forensic contestants
under the supervision of June Hendricks
Hoke ('42). Mary Potteiger ('24) pie-
sented her younger Conservatory stu-
dents in a delightful program at the
special children's meeting in March, and
earlier in the season, Phoebe Herman
('17) was most interesting with her
Travelogue of Scandinavia. A highlight
of the Annual Meeting last May was a
lovely half-houi' of music by four accom-
plished alumni — Marcella Chaya Turn-
bach ('30), Clark Nevin ('43), Jane
Southwick Peters ('49), and Janet
Rohrbach ('4fi).

To list all of the contributions to the
Auxiliary of these and other alumnae
would require a pamphlet, at least.
.\lunHiae serve as keywomen in churches
and other spheres where they devote
themselves to winning new members;
alumnae sei-ve as hostesses at the social
hours which follow the monthly meet-
ings; alumnae serve as promoters of the
memoiial books (which last year alone

JUNIOR CO-EDS
and CRUSADERS

JONES — a daug'hler, Nancy Hazt-n, born
to Mrs. Ralph E. Jones (Norma Hazen
'40) May 31. Mr. and Mrs. Jones
reside at Green House, Radnor Rd.,
Wayne, Pa.

MAHONEY— Brian Phillip, born Febru-
ary 4 to Mrs John L. Mahoney, Jr.
(Laverna Kohn '45) of 1344 Chestnut
Ave.. Haddon Heights, N. J. This
is the second son for the Mahoneys.

MATTHEWS— Stephen Eugene, born in
in October '54, has been adopted by
Dr. John '41 and Mrs. (Evelyn Wil-
liamson '43) Matthews of 920 S. 9th
St., Edinburg, Texas. The Matthews
have another child, John Robert, who
is two.

SMALL — a son, Kenneth Scott on No-
vember 27 to Mr. '50 and Mrs. (Sally
Mitchell '51) Kenneth Small. The
Smalls reside at 101 Manchester Ave.,
Paterson, N. J.

TIETBOHL— Gregory Lewis, boin Feb-
ruary 21 to Dr. '49 and Mis. (Susan
Foltz '51) Ralph Tietbohl, 229 N.
25th St., Mount Penn, Reading, Pa.
Gregory Lewis has a sister. Patty
.\ n n .

ZIM.MERMAN — lefTrey Collins, Novem-
ber 23 to Mrs. Raymond L. Zimmer-
man (Marianna Hazen '48). The
Zimmermans make their home at 508
S. Orange St., Media, Pa.

added more than $1700 to the treasury);
they serve as "ordinary" members,
broadcasting the name of Susquehanna
to places near and far, creating good
will and interest for the university.

With such loyal advocates the dream
of the New Music Building in '58 is
certain to be realized, as alumnae work
with others toward this common goal.

SUSQUEHAWNAUNIVERSfTT
•aiNSOiOVE, PA.

JUNE, 1955

VOL. XXIII, NO. IV

"HcK- dear to one and all the name
Their Alma Mater bears,

When they have left its classic halls
To shoulder worldly cares. . . ."

TWO

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

June, 1955

YORK-HANOVER

The spring dinner meeting was held at
the Pine Tiee Inn, West York, May 12.
The club was entertained by David
Coren, vioUnist of the class of '40 and
Madame Annette Roussel Pesche, a
graduiite of the Paris Consei-vatory and
a foi-mer pianist of Phil Spitalny's
orchestra. Mr. Dan MacCuish and Dr.
William Russ were guests from Susque-
hanna.

Officers elected for the coming year
were: Raymond Gai-man '30, president;
Vei-non Fereter '36, vice-president; Pat-
ricia Heathcote '52, treasm-er; and Anna
E. dinger '35, secretary.
SUNBURY

The annual dinner meeting was held
at the Dutch Panti-y on April 18. Fol-
lowing dinner, membei-s came to Bogar
Hall where they had a business meeting
before witnessing "Romeo and Juliet,"
Officers elected were Patricia Houtz '50,
president, and B. Mary Shipe '42, sec-
reUiry. Harold Benion '39, retiring
president, presided.

JOHNSTOWN

Dr. William A. Russ addressed the
club at its meeting on April 21. Election
of officers was held as follows: Mai'lyn
R. Fetteroff '23, president; Russell N
Carmichael '34, vice-president; Thomas
J. Weible '23, secretary; and Robert A.
Gabrenya '40, treasurer. Mrs. Marlyn
R. Fetterolf (Mabel Kinzey '24) was
elected to the executive committee.
NORTH JERSEY

The Susquehanna University Alumni
"S" Club of New Jersey sent trophies
to the campus to be presented to out-
standing players on both basketball and
baseball teams of this year.

Dick McCarty, senior student from
Hughesville, was selected by the coaches
and athletic committee as the outstand-
ing player on both teams and on May
21 wiis presented both trophies.

For the past two years the "S" Club
has presented trophies to outstanding
players participating in Susquehanna's
three major sports — football, ba.sketball,
and baseball. The awards are popular
on the campus, and it is hoped this act-
ivity of the "S" Club will become a
tradition.

PHILADELPHIA

The spring meeting was held April
27 at the Chatham Park Elementary
School, Haverford Township. Invited
as guests to this dinner and meeting
were student prospects from the Phila-

Alumni Urged to Send
More Students for Sept.

The .A-dmissions Office reports that all
indications point to a good freshman
class in September, thanks to the many
alumni who took the time and trouble
lo refer students to their alma matei\

As of June 1, 135 had been accepted;
and if we can do as well during the
ummer as we did last summer, Sus-
quehanna will have another freshman
chiss of which all of us can be proud.

There are still vacancies, however,
for both men and women students, and
it is hoped the alumni will continue
their splendid efforts during the sum-
mer to insure the success of this year's
recruiting program.

Send names of prospects to the Pub-
lic Relations- Office.

Jean Lauver Joins S. U.
Public Relations Staff

Mrs. Jean Rowe Lauver on May 2
joined the staff of the Public Relations
Department of the
Univer.<;ity in the
capacity of secre-
tary and will assist
the department in
:ill it.s functions of
alumni work, pub-
licity, and student
recruiting. As Mrs.
Lauver becomes bet-

T » .n'-.^T> ter acquainted with
LAUVER , , - ..

the work of the

Public Relations Department, it is
expected she will be able to greatly
assist the alumni office in all its work.
She will give special attention to the
improvement of the akunni records, will
assist wdth the publication of the Quar-
terly, and will help plan for the various
Reunion Days.

Mrs. Lauver's husband, Orville H.,
also of the class of '54, is presently at
Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

MRS.

HOMECOMING — 1955

Plan now to attend Homecoming on
Saturday, November 5. A reminder will
be sent out later, but in the meantime
put the date on your calendar. The
football game this year is to be with
Wagner College, and friends of our new
Coach, "Whitey" Kell '39, will want
to see his team in action.

dolphia area. Parents of Susquehanna
students were also invited. Entertain-
ment was provided by Mr. Axel Klein-
sorg and a gi-oup of students from the
campus.

Pres. Smith's Message:

SYNOD APPROVES
$700,000 APPEAL

It is with pleasure that we announce
that at the meeting of the Central Penn-
sylvania Synod of the United Lutheran
Church in America held in Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania, June 6 to 8, the Centen-
nial Appeal of Susquehanna University
for $700,000 was unanimously approved.
The appeal will be in two parts as
follows: $200,000 to be raised by the
University and $500,000 to be contri-
buted by the 620 churches of the Synod.
The appeal is scheduled for the fall of
1956.

The needs which the money is to
supply are the following:
$250,000 for the human side of the Uni-
versity (this recommendation
is of first importance by the
advice of the Accrediting Com-
mission which met on the
campus in February 1954)
$300,000 Music Building
$125,000 addition to the Libraiy
$ 25,000 for renovating and adding to
the heating plant

Susquehanna University will celebrate
its Centennial in 1958. The aim is to
have the buildings erected, dedicated
and free of encumbrance by that date.
The endowment must be increased to
strengthen the support of faculty and
staff.

A number i;f our Directors were pre-
sent as delegates to Synod and were
greatly delighted with the friendly spirit
which was shown by Synod toward the
forthcoming Centennial in 1958 and
toward the large amount of work which
needs to be done in order to have a
fitting and glorious celebration of that
event.

I am sure our alumni will be delighted
with the progress made in the Loyalty
Fund gifts to the human side of the
institution. The number of givers has
been greatly increased and the total
sum raised has been almost doubled.
As President I am most grateful for
this increasing appreciation on the pait
of our alumni of the importance of a
more geneious support for the personnel
of the institution. Every giver has my
own sincere thanks for his interest in
this phase of tlie L'niversity adminis-
tration.

I trust this summer will be one of
great profit and benefit to all of our
alumni who are serving in responsible
l)i>sitions in all walks of life.

Faithfully yours,
G. Morris Smith

Entered as second cla.ss matter September 26. 1931. at the Post Office at Sellnsgrove, Pa.,
four times a year by the Susquehanna University. Sellnsgrove, Pa. in the months of

under the Act of August 24, 1912. Published
September. December, March and June.

June, 1955

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

THREE

53 Receive Degrees at
97th Commencement

Susquehanna observed its 97th Com-
mencement prog:iam on May 28, jji-ad-
uating- 53 seniors and conferring' an
honorary degree on a prominent alum-
nus, The Reverend Harland Dinim
Fague.

President and Mrs. G. Morris Smitli
g-ave the traditional luncheon to the
seniors on May 26 at the Hotel Edison,
at which time the seniors presented
their class memorial g-ift to the Univer-
sity w^hieh included tihe following- items
— an electric basketball scoreboard, two
tape recorders, a three-way record play-
er, brass appointments for the chapel
altar, and a contribution toward film
sti'ips for the New York Times mici-o-
film reader in the library.

Pleaching the Baccalaureate sermon
on Friday night was Dr. Dwight F.
Putman, President of the Central Penn-
sylvania Synod of the United Lutheran
Church in America. After the Bac-
calureate sei-vice President and Mrs.
Smith received gTaduates, parents, and
fiiiends at Pine Lawn.

Commencement speaker was Dr. Don-
ald L. Helfferich, Vice-President of Ur-
sinus College.

The only other recipient of an honor-
ary degree was Dean Malcolm Eugene
Musser of Bucknell University.

The Reverend Harland Dimm Fague
is pastor of St. Stephen's Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Lancaster. After re-
ceiving his A. B. degree at Susuehanna
in 1925, he graduated from the Theolog-
ical Department of Susquehanna in 1928.
In 1942 he received his Master of Sac-
red Theology degree from the Phila-
delphia Lutheran Seminary.

Pastor Fague's wife, the former Sara
Aima Hassinger of Mifflinburg, is also
a graduate of Susquehanna in the class
of 1926. Their daughter, Marianne,
now is a missionary in British Guiana;
she received her degree from Susque-
hanna in 1951.

FORMER COACH AT S. U. DIES

Henry J. Mowles, Federal Parole
Officer for twenty-six years died un-
expectedly at his home in Selinsgrove
May 23. Mr. Mowles sei-ved as athletic
coach at Susquehanna University from
192G to 1928.

LOCAL STUDENTS ENROLL

A total of 16 of the 115 graduates of
Selinsgrove Ai-ea Joint High School,
Class of 1955, have selected Susquehanna
for enrollment in the fall. The gi-oup
includes nine girls and seven boys.

Left to Right:

COMMENCEMENT PERSONALITIES

Dr. Donald L. Helfferich, Vice President Ursinus
College, Commencement speaker; Malcolm E. Musser, Dean of Men
at Bucknell U., who received the Honorary Degree of Doctor of
Pedagogy; President G. Morris Smith; The Reverend Harland Dimm
Fague '25, who received the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Divinity.

SECOND GENERATION ALUMNI

Larry Bingaman with his dad, Paul; James Showalter and his
father, Fred S.; Nancy Hermann with her parents, William S. and
Madeline Steininger Hermann; Mary Ann Bingaman with her mother
and father, The Reverend Reid and Miriam Rearick Bingaman; Fred
Shilling with father the Reverend Russell T., and mother, Flora
EUmore Shilling.

POUR

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

June, 1955

Company Representatives
Interview S. U. Students

By Dr. Lyder L. Unstad.
Asst. Prof. Bus. Admin.

More and more industries of various
types are visiting college campuses
today in search of potential executives,
and the placement services at colleges
and universities — Susquehanna among
them — received many inquiries regarding
possible employees who have been stu-
dents in Business Administration, Eco-
nomics, Physics, Chemistry, etc. With
some companies the regular Liberal Arts
student is preferred to those who have
specialized. These companies prefer
graduates with a well-rounded education,
and they themselves conduct the nec-
essary speciality and indoctrination
ti-aining programs. Regardless of course
of studies in college, all companies find
it necessary to give new employees some
specialized training during a period of
six months to a year.

Since Januaiy of this year more than
twenty companies have sent representa-
tives to Susquehanna campus to inter-
view seniors. Salaries offered this year
have ranged from $50 a week to $380 a
month.

In all cases, firms ai-e seeking potential
candidates for future managerial posi-
tions (mercantile, manufacturing and
insurance firms), or the highly special-
ized work such as chemists, accountants,
actuarians, etc. Aside from academic
standing, the intei-viewers look for good
health and well-rounded experience out-
side the classroom. Candidates must
be free to travel fi-om plant to plant.

The companies have developed various
kinds of tests which are given to poten-
tial candidates in oixier to discover
latent characteristics and success for
the future.

America's great position in the world
today is due mainly to our abundant
natural resources and the productive
know-how in construction and manage-
ment, and corporations look increasingly
to the colleges for men and women of
quality and vision. Frequently, gi-ad-
uates from Christian institutions are
preferred because it is believed they
have gained a more than average por-
tion of such qualities as honesty, re-
liability, loyalty, and friendliness.

Some of the companies that have
visited Susquehanna this year are: Bur-
rough's Adding Machine, Price Water-
house, Sacony Vacuum, Armstrong Cork,
Bell Telephone, General Electric, Gen-
eral Motors, Intel-national Business
Machines, Firestone Rubber, Proctor &
Gamble, and Du Pont.

Class Representatives Spur Alumni Giving;
More Than Twice as Many Respond This Year

More than twice as many alumni responded this year to the
Loyalty Fund appeal than did last year. With total contributions
clcse "to $5,000, the record is one of the best in the history of the
university except for years when special appeals were made.

Last year 183 contributed a total of $2726.76. This year 397
contributed $4959.20.

The percentage of alumni contributing jumped from six percent
in 1954 to ten percent in 1955.

Such a splendid record is due to the efTorts of Class Represen-
tatives who willingly accepted the responsibility of personally con-
tacting all their classmates.

Not included in our Loyalty Fund total are the contributions of
many who support scholarship programs and other projects in their
District Clubs. In many cases these gifts are substantial and con-
tribute greatly to the general program of the University.

Since the last issue of the Quarterly, gifts have been received
from the following:

1887 Dr. Samuel T, Nicholas

1888 Dr. George E. Fisher
1891 Dr. Frederick Schrader

1898 Dr. I. Hess Wagner

1899 William M. Schnure

1900 W. Ralph Wagenseller

1901 Robert Z. Burns

1902 S. B. Burkhart

1907 Mary Jacobs Russell

1908 S. Luther Reed

1909 Grace A. Geiselman

1910 Paul H. Hartman
Dr. Warren W. Inkrote
Ethel Smyser Kemble
Mary Phillips

Dr. Walter H. Traub

1913 Sara B. Manhart
Dr. John B. Rupley

1914 Rev. Harry W. Miller

1915 Wilbur E. Bennage
Dr. J. Frank Faust

1916 Clovd E. Bottiger

Rev. David S. Kemmerer

1919 Helen Salem Wescoat

1920 Dr. Dallas C. Baer
Amnion K. Bateman
Calvin V. Erdly
Harold Y. Fisher
Albert R. Potteiger
Paul G. Winey

1921 Dr. Maurice Gortner
Ellis K. Lecrone

Dr. Mildred E. Winston

1922 Luther A. Fisher

1923 Rev. John and Stella Ris-

ser Cole
Marlyn R. Fetterolt
Marv Beck Grant
William E. Mitchell
Dr. Beatrice Rettinger

Martha Larsen Martin
Austin C. Roche
Ethel v. Taylor

1927 Laura M. Arnold
Ruth Evans

Harvey A. Heintzelman

1928 Margaret Buyers
Edwin O. Constable
Laura L. Gemberling
Benjamin T. Moyer
Ray Sheeler

Mary Wentzel Updegrove

1929 Harry J. Lupfer
Mildred I. Potteiger
Russell T. Shilling
Clarence Updegrove

1930 Dorothy Strine Bowers
Dorothy Heiser Fisher
Miller Gerhardt
Myer R. Musser

L. A. Pelton

1931 Lois Brungart Bendigo
H. Vernon Blough

Dr. Lawrence C. Fisher
Esther Larsen
Helen OConnell
Herbert C. Pearson
Minnie Wolfe Walters

1932 Harriet Leese Beck
Rev. Samuel Brosius
Herman R. Fenstermacher
Dr. John F. Kindsvatter

1933 Beatrice Gentzler Armold
Grace C. Boyle

Martin A. Graykoskie
Flora Ellmore Shilling
Amelia Krapf Williams

1934 Ruth Bergstresser
Rev. E. W. Huston
James C. Suter

1924 Rev. William and Marga- 1935 Dorothy C. Eastep

ret Widlund Blough
Mabel Kinzey Fetterolf
Glenn E. Fisher
Mary K. Potteiger

1925 Ruth Albert Baer
Rev. Marlin M. Enders
Marlin E. Grubb
Sara Brungart Stevens
Adeline Strouse

1926 Percy B. Davis
Hayes Gordon

1936 Katherine Weber Pink-

biner
Rev. Jerome V. Guss
John T. Skuba
Anna Mease Wagner
Julius Weinberger

1937 A. Mary Scott Gumpher
Rev. John C. McCune
Frances Smith Novinger

1938 Helen Hisdorf Dauberman

1939 Jean Beamenderfer

Harold Benion

W. Frank Laudenslayer

1940 Lt. Col. John D. Bice
Betty Lerew Bloodworth
Anna Hill Groce
Margaret Grenoble Long

1941 Katherine Dietterle Benion
Rev. J. Alfred Fryer
Faith Harbeson McNltt

1942 Melvin E. Haas

Edward S. and Blanche

Forney Rogers
Phillip R. Templin

1943 Ruth E. McCorkill
Marjorie Wolf McCune

1944 Lois Kramer Pritz
Jean H. Renter
Ada Jayne Romig

Rev. George Morris Smith

1946 James R. Clark

1947 Naomi E. Day

Mary Lizzio Govekar
Alan Parcells
Joseph Taylor

1948 Lois C. Dauberman
Carolyn Graybill Helm-

berger
Aria Bilger Marks

1949 Robert and Nancy Everett

Hoover
Richard L. Wilson

1950 Robert L. Block

Shirley Nicklin Bogdanffy
Patricia Houtz
Lillian C. Smith
Rev. Lloyd T. Wilson

1951 Marianne E. Fague
Gardhier Marek

.Tane Bollinger Schroedter

1952 Robert O. Bogdanffy
Richard L. Fyler

C. Dale Gateman

James Hazlett

G. Allan VoUmers

1953 Clara M. Williams

1954 Joyce K. Gilbert

Orville H. and Jean Rowe
Lauver
HONORARY and PRIENES
Bertha M. Hein
Rev. Richard Martin
Dr. George G. Peery

AMY RECEIVES PH.D. DEGREE STAGG, SR. AT CHICAGO U.

Mr. Robert L. Amy, Assistant Pro-
fe.ssor of Biology at Susquehanna, on
June 13 was granted a Ph.D. degree at
the University of Virginia, Charlottes-
ville. Mr. Amy has been doing his work
in the field of biology and has made a
special study of "The KfTects of Radia-
tion on Insect Developement."

Mr. Amy is continuing work in the
above field this summer at the biological
Division of Oak Ridge National Lab-
oratories, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Cnach Stagg, Sr., and Mrs. Stagg
journeyed from their home in Stockton,
California, im .June 2 to tittend the
annunl "C"' Dinner at Chicago Univer-
sity where 500 were in attendence. The
Occasion was a special celebration for
the fiftieth anniversary of Chicago's
football and track teams of 1905. Coach
Stagg was the principal speaker.

Coach Stagg, Jr., and Mrs. Stagg
attended the meeting.

June, 1955

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

FIVE

LOYALTY FUND RLPOKT —

BY CLASSES,

1954-55

Total number contributing

-- 397

Percent of known alumni contributing __ _

- 10%

Total amount contributed _

$4959.20 1

Average contribution

$12.50 1

("lass

No. Con-

Class

Itepresentative

tributors

% of Class Amount |

1886

100%

$515.00

1887

100%'

25.00

1888

—

100%

45.00

1891

50%

60.00

1898

—

50%,

65.00

1899

—

29%

45.00

1900

—

33%

527.00

1901

29%

15.00

1902

—

10%

15.00

1903

—

13%

2.00

1904

5.00

1905

18%

10.00

1906

—

3.00

1907

13%

7.00

1908

Dr. John Houtz

17%

25.00

1909

12%

45.00

1910

Mary A. Phillips

26%

100.00

1911

Dr. Latimer S. Landes

25.00

1912

Dr. Claude Mitchell

13%

18.00

1913

Rev. John B. Kniseley

35%

60.00

1914

Dr. Frank P. Boyer

17%

30.00

1915

N. A. Danowsky

31%

107.50

1916

Rev. William E. Swoope

22.50

1917

Rev. Park W. Huntington

7.50

1918

Eva Herman

35.00

1919

Rev. H. A. Shoaf

20.00

1920

Dr. Joseph Hackenberg

20%

122.50

1921

Dr. Maurice Gortner

16%

102.50

1922

Rev. George R. Groninger

130.00

1923

Dr. Beatrice Rettinger

18%

49.00

1924

Dr. Joseph McClain

21%

117.00

1925

Mrs. Percy Linebaugh

13%

338.00

1926

Theodore Ebberts

19%

100.00

1927

Laura Arnold

50.00

1928

Rev. Harold E. Ditzler

175.00

1929

Henry R. Carichner

69.50

1930

Clifford A. Kiracofe

64.70

1931

S. Walter Foulkrod, Jr.

104.50

1932

Margaret Markle Artley

90.00

1933

Selon Dockey

10%

64.00

1934

Daniel T. McKelvy

11%

102.00

1935

Louise Mehring Koontz

477.00

1936

Horace Hutchinson

13%

53.00

1937

A. Mary Scott Gumpher

11%

31.00

1938

Dr. Robert A. Boyer

21.00

1939

Frank Laudenslayer

14%

54.50

1940

Anna Hill Groce

27%

133.50

1941

Dorothy Artz

13%

65.00

1942

Santord P. Blough

42.50

1943

Feme Lauver Zeigler

11%

14.50

1944

Catherine Byrod Whitman

21%

60.00

1945

William Hays

17%

37.50

1946

Dr. Arthur Gelnett

14%

20.00

1947

Frank Corcoran

16%

43.50

1948

Robert Wohlsen

12%

49.50

1949

James Peters

18%

117.50

1950

Donald E. Wissinger

55.00

1951

Ben Alter

40.50

1952

James Hazlett

13%

62.50

1953

David Bennett

16.00

1954

—

52.00

MEET THE BRIDE
AND BRIDEGROOM

WILDA OUENTHAL '52 is now Mrs.
Brady and is residing at The Parkway
— Apt.9G, 14 Marshall Street, Irvinglon,
N. J.

JANET MAE MILLER X'54 became
the bride of CHARLES WILLARD
TAYLOR, JR. '51 on April 9 in the
Camp Hill Trinity Lutheran Church.
Mr. Taylor will be graduated this
summer from the School of Dentisti-y,
University of Pittsburgh.

AUDREY J. VOLLMAN X'5G and
WILLIAM VANDERHOOF, JR. '55

wei-e married in Selinsgrove's Trinity
Lutheran Churoh on May 28. They will
be at home at 430 North Line St., Laji-
caster, while Mr. Vanderhoof studies
at the FrankJin and Marshall Seminary.

VOYLET DEITZ '52 and HAROLD

CARR '52 became Mr. and Mrs. on
June 4.

HELEN GRIFFITHS '55 also chose
June 4 as her wedding date. She is
now Mrs. Charles Abbott Hendry.

NANCY LEE HERMANN '55 and

Luther Snook were united in marriage
cm June 4 in the Emmanuel Evangelical
Lutheran Church of Middleburg. Mrs.
Snook will begin teaching in the Lock
Haven Junior High School in the fall.

NANCY RICHARDS '55 on June 4,
became the bride of John McLain '58.
The wedding took place in North Wales.

ROSE MARIE SHARRETTS '55 and
CHARLES W. COATES '55 were wed
in Bloomsburg on June 4. Classmates
of the couple in the bridal party were
Carlene Lamade, Mary Ellen Krebs,
Ruth Scott, Kenneth Erdley, William
Vanderhoof, Larry Bingaman, and Fred
Shilling.

LOIS C. DAUBERMAN '48 on June
11 became the bride of William C.
Schultz of Dubois in Trinity Lutheran
Church, Selinsgrove. Mr. and Mrs.
Schultz will reside in Shanksville, where
they are both faculty members of the
Shanksville-Stonycreek Joint High
School.

ELINOR M. SMITH '53 and RICH-
ARD C. BURLEY '53, Lieutenant junior
grade. United States Naval Resei-ve,
were married on June 8. The ceremony
took place in Pottsville, Pa.

SIX

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALXTMNUS

June, 1955

Class of 1935 Compiles
Interesting- Statistics

One of the successful reunions on
Alunmi Day was the class of 1935, and
Erie I. Shobert, II, has provided the
Alumni Office w-ith the results of an
interestinjT questionnaire that had been
sent to all members of the class.

Thirty-two out of a class of seventy-
six completed the questionaire.

Some of the interesting personal facts
are: twenty-six ai-e married and six
still single. The size of families ranges
from one to six children with an average
of 2.5.

There are eleven teacheis, eight home-
makers, four in business, three ministers,
one engineer, one surgeon, one high
school principal, one music supervisor,
one nurse, :md one doing research work.

In reference to church membership,
there are fifteen who are Lutheran, five
Reformed, four Presbyterian, two Cath-
olic, two Episcopalian, two Congrega-
tion;iIist and one Methodist.

Twenty-five are members of service
clubs, fifteen belong to social organiza-
tions, six to veteran's organizations,
five are members of professional soci-
ities, three are active in political clubs,
and four in scouting. In these organ-
izations thirty-seven oflices are held.

In reply to the question: Do you own
your own home ? Twenty-one replied
"yes" and ten "no."

Aside from personal statistics, the
class wanted to have some fun vrith
their questionnaire. The question was
asked of the married members: Do you
sleep in twin or double beds ? Nineteen
replied "in double beds", and two "in
twin beds." Two replied that this
question was impertinent.

In an effort to learn the favorite
beverage of the class members, the re-
sult was as follows: coffee, thirteen;
water, four; milk, three; beer, three;
coke, three; scotch, two; tea, two; rye
and gingerale, one; boui'bon, one; and
martinis, one.

The favorite movie actor was Spencer
Tracey, and the favorite actress was
Grace Kelly.

The question was asked: Do you con-
sider yourself successful ? Ten replied
"yes", five "no." Seven were not sure.

The final question asked was: What do
you remember most vividly about
Susquehanna ? Among the answers
were: W.ishing dishes; Freshmen Get-
Away; gym fire; waiting for Governor
Earle on Commencement Day; inspiring
teachers; fun I could have wth a dime;
Motet Choir; breaking a whole tray of
dishes; burning leaves in the fall; un-
defeated football team of 1932; meeting
my wife; dark and dingy G. A. Hall;
Erie Shobert's cello playing; oat lice

Mrs. Kline Leaves S. U.

President G. Moms Smith, at the last
faculty meeting of the academic year,
anounced that Mrs. Carol Kline, for the
past nine years pre-
ceptress at Hassing-
ir Hall, had resign-
.-.1.

Mrs. Kline, al-
ways popular witli
Susquehanna stu-
dents, has accepted
a position as Resi-
dence Diiector of a
sorority house at
\\'estminster C o 1-
lege.

.MRS. KLINE

John Leig-h Smith
Ordained in Virginia

John Leigih Smith, son of Piesidrnt
G. MoitLs Smith, and well-known to
many alumni was ordained June 12 in
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Strasburg,
Va. His brother, the Reverend George
M. Smith '44 is the present pastor of
this church where his grandfather, Dr.
Luther Leig'h Smith served as pastor
for 28 years.

Participating in the ordination service
were President G. Morris Smith and Dr.
Smith's brother. Dr. Charles J. Smith,
Provost of Roanoke College.

The newly ordained minister has ac-
cepted a call to Reformation Lutheran
Church, Greenville, Tenn.

S. U. Musicians Active

At the Eastern All-State high school
band festival held this year in the Cath-
olic High School of Harrisburg, Sus-
quehanna graduates were prominent in
directing its activities.

Russell H. Williams '48 served as
host; the guest conductor was Allen W.
Flock '47; and the presiding officer of
the Pennsylvania Music Educators As-
sociation was William 0. Roberts '29.

DR. ARMSTRONG TO 11 AW. All

Dr. Thomas F. Armstrong, Jr., with
his mother, will leave their home in
Philadelphia in early July to spend the
summer in California. His mother will
remain in California, but Dr. Armstrong
plans to spend .several weeks in Hawaii.

on mashed potatoes: Peg Carson print-
ing her initials on her hand with acid;
the evening vespers on campus; the
Sunday walks to the cemetery; baseball
at the colony; Selinsgi-ove Local puffing
uj) the hill; friendliness and good spirit
of nearly everyone; onion s;mdvvich
parties; truck load of colony boys being
delivered everyday; Teddy Bear's sand-
wich loaves at dorm "feeds."

Susquehanna Senior Plans
Visit with (ierman Family

.\ Susquehanna student. Miss Jessie
Smith '5(i of Schuylkill Haven, will visit
Geiinany this summer under the pro-
gram known as ".An Experiment in
International Living."

FouMd(>d in 1932 this program is a
non-profit educational corporatiim whose
purpose is to build up in all countries
groups of people who are eager to
promote mutual understanding and re-
spect betiveen their own and other lands.

On July 4. Miss Smith — sister of
Elinor M. Smith '.53 — will leave Quebec,
Canada, and go directly to Germany
where for thi-ee weeks she will be the
guest of a German family. With a
daug-hter of this family who is the same
age as Miss Smith, she will tour all of
Germany for another three week period.
She will return to the home of her
hostess for a farewell party. She will
leave Germany September 13.

Fraternity "Help Week"

For the first time, fraternities this
year turned "Hell Week" into "Help
Week" and offered their services to the
community in any constructive phase
during the week of April 18-23.

The borough council sug'gested a pro-
ject of clearing an old field for a play-
ground. Fifty-five pledges of the three
fraternities gave a total of more than
200 hours to the project, each pledge
giving at least five hours.

The program was very successful,
and the Inter-fraternity Council decided
to repeat it next year. The pledges
were enthusiastic and cooperated 100
per cent.

SUMMER SCHOOL OPENS

With an enrollment of 71, this year's
summer school is one of the largest in
recent years. Included in the group are
15 veterans, several of whom plan to
continue in the fall. In attendance are
21 women and 50 men students.

PICTORIAL. (iLIMPSE
OF ALUMNI DAY

1. Class of 1920

2. Ethel Smyser Kemblc '10,
President G. Morris Smith,
Jerry D. Bogar. Jr., '99

3. One table of non-reunion
alumni lunching on campus

4. Class of 1915

5. Class of 1910

6. Class of 1945

7. Class of 1930

8. Class of 1905

June, 1955

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEVEN

(Idenlificalion of Pictures Appears on Page Six)

EIGHT

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

June, 1955

. Susquehannans on Parade .

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Kyty L. s

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'29

'37

Guy C. Lauver of Falls Church,
rginia, for the past eleven
years has been budget examiner in
the U.S. Bureau of the Budg'et, respon-
sible for checking a budget of over two
billion dollai-s on education of veterans.

M. Baker.
1 c e 1933
with the Union
Barge Line Corpor-
ation, Pittsburgh,
was recently elect-
ed Vice-President of
the Line and its sub-
sidiary company.
Southern Transfer
M. BAKEK Co., Memphis.
Major Kusseil P. Knoebel, serv-
ing as Chaplain since 1950 in the
armed forces, has been transferred from
Harlingen, Texas, to Wheeler Air Force
B;Lse located in Tripoli, North Africa.
Carl Bird is President of the Tar-
pon Springs, Florida, tourist
club; and in a letter to the Alumni Of-
fice said, "1 want my friends to know
where 1 spend winters and hope they
will come to see me." Mi-. Bird's per-
manent address is Volant, Pa.

Clyde K. Spitzner, President of
the General Alumni Association
and commercial manager of radio sta-
tion WIP, was x-ecently elected as a
member of the board of directors of the
Poor Richard Club of Philadelphia, the
oldest advertising club in America.
)QQ L)"". Kobert A. Boyer, head of the
00 physics department of Muhlen-
berg College, hiis recently been elected
Vice-President of the Central Pennsyl-
vania Section of the American Associ-
ation of Physics Teachei-s.
'/11 t:iydc Sechler, formerly with Fred
^J. Waring, is now with the Martha
Raye TV show.

y AQ William S. Clark, for the p;ist two
T:0 years director of Development
and Public Relations at Cedar Crest
College, has recently organized the Bev-
erly Publishing Company and will pub-
lish a monthly magazine to be known
as the "Lehigh Valley Jounial." The
magazine is scheduled to make its first
appearance August 2. R. H. Williams,
as coach of Harrisbm-g Catholic High
School junior varsity basketball team,
this past season won the Central Penn-
sylvania Catholic Leagoie Championship,
as well ii& the Hai-risburg Junior Var-
sity Championship.

Carl E. Dahlgren has accepted the
piisition of administrative assist-
ant for the Central Committee for Con-
scientious Objectors, 2006 Walnut

'49

Street, Philadelphia 3, Pa. He had for-
merly been employed as a drtiftsman in
the Water Department of the city of
Philadelphia.
Jr' A Theodore Horace (Mark this month

t)\J re<-eived hi.s Miuster of Education
degi-ee from the University of Dela-
ware.
>ri The Reverend William K. Smeltz

t/J. has accepted a call to the Jerome-
Boswell charge in western Pennsylvania.
^rrO The Reverend Charles L. Bomboy

tJLd hes recently been re-assigned by
the E.U.B. Chureh to the Castenea-
Farrandsville charge near Lo<-k Haven,
Pa. He was formerly located in Milton.
The Reverend James W. Morris was re-
cently graduated from the Lancaster
Theological Seminary of the Evangel-
ical and Reformed Church. He is pastor
of the Ross Street Methodist Church in
Lancaster. The Reverend David G. Volk,
recently gi-aduated from Theological
Seminary at Gettysburg, is now as.sist-
ant pastor of Zion Lutheran Church,
Sunbury.

Leonard A. Carlson, Susquehan-
Jniversity's first Fulbright
scholar, will sail in early September for
Germany, where he will study at the
State Institute of Music in Frankfurt.
His wife, the former Carol Ahr x'54,
will join him about Christmas. Mr.
Carlson in June received the degree of
Master of Sacred Music from Union
Theological Seminary, New York City.
Sieve Frank Torok this month received
his M.A. degree in physics from the
University of Delaware.

Joanne Heinly x, Ann Schuniach-
and Alice Schweighofer x,
were members of the gri-aduating class
at Presbyterian Hospital, New York
City, on June 2. Miss Schumacher was
president of her class, which included
109 members; and Miss Heinly was vice-
president. All received their R.N. and
A.B. from Columbia University. Presi-
dent G. Morris Smith attended the ex-
ercises.

Jr'Q Leonari
JO na Ur

Ot' er X, ai

S. U. to Share Grant
From General Motors

Word has just been received by Pres-
ident G. Morris Smith that the General
Motors Corporation will make unre-
stricted grants of $10,000 each to founda-
tions representing colleges in Indiana,
Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsyl-
vania, and New England. Susquehanna
University is a member of the Pennsyl-
vania Fiiundation of Independent Col-
leges and will benefit from this $10,000.

U. S. steel Elects
Blough to High Post

S. U. alumni, students and friends
rejoiced hust month when announcement
was made that Roger Mylos Blough of
the class of 1925 was elected Boaixi
Chaii-man and Chief Executive Officer
of the world's largest steel firm — U. S.
Steel.

Press wires, national magazines, radio
and newspapers across the nation can-ied
the story in which Susquehanna was
mentioned prominently for contributing
to Roger's educational background.

Alumni will remember that Roger was
comniemenient spcuker in 1953 an<l re-

us*'™*

ROGER M. BLOUGH

ceived from his Alma Mater an honor-
ary LL.D degree.

Lanthorn of 1924, after listing offices
held carried this prophetic paragraph:

" 'Nic' is a faithful, honest, energetic
worker, taking an active interest in the
literary and religious oi-ganizations at
Susquehanna. As a student, there are
few to equal him and none better. It is
in athletics Chat Roger shines forth
most conspicuously. For two consecutive
years "Nic" has nuide the Varsity Fcwt-
ball Stiua<l, and has gained a reputation
of being one of the most consistent
players on the team.

"Those of us who know Roger licsi
have learned that behind that kind smile
and those laughing eyes there lies a
character containing those elements of
greatness before which the world will
some day bow in awe.

"So here's to "Nic" Blough, the most
loved, the most admired, and the most
respected man of the class."

Roger's many friends and all alumni
wish him well as he assumes his now
responsibilities.

June, 1955

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

Pre-Eng-ineering- Added
3-2 Progrram with U. of P.

By Dr. t. townsend Smith.
Prof, of Physics

Susquehanna University has entered
into an agreement with the Univer-
sity of Pennslyvania by which we have
added a pre-eng-ineering' curriculum in
the Liberal Arts course. LTnder this
plan Susquehanna University will award
the Liberal Arts degree and the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania, the engineering
degree. The student remains at Sus-
quehanna for three years and then
spends two years in the engineering
schools of the University of Pennsyl-
vania.

In the three years at Susquehanna
the student will study the less technical,
introductory parts of an engineering
curriculum. Such courses are English
composition, chemistry, mathematics,
and physics. Economics and, at times,
psychology are included in the program.
Some schools also include work in
English literature.

Since the above mentioned courses are
traditional Liberal Arts courses, theie
seems to be no good reason why such
introductory basic work should not be
given in a Liberal Arts college prior to
a student's entrance to an engineering
school.

Last fall for the first time about a
half dozen freshmen started on this cur-
riculum. The first group will be apply-
ing for admission to the University of
Pennsylvania in the fall of 1957, with an
engineering degree in prospect in the
spring of 1959. They will have spent
one year more in study than they would
have spent had they gone directly from
high school to an engineering school;
but there are a number of reasons why
it is profitable to spend this extra time.

One item of profit is the courses a
student will study under the Liberal
Arts program, coui-ses which are not
customarily given in technical schools.
Under the agreement between Susque-
hanna and the University of Pennsyl-
vania, just under fifty hours can be
listed as technical requirements and some
thirty to forty hours Liberal Arts.
Such Liberal Arts courses should open
up fields of thought and present problems
of great value which the technical stu-
dent ordinarily does not get in his
studies.

A second item of profit is the freedom
of choice which a student retains during
his early college years. One of our pre-
sent pre-engineering students decided
after a year that he did not want to
study engineering after all. He is now
planning to study law and is able to
make the change without any loss of
time. If a pre-engineering student de-
cides not to pursue engineering, there

NINE

Members of Class of '55 on their way to becoming Alumni

are excellent possibilities in mathema-
tics, physics, or chemistry. Some as
undergraduates, more as graduate stu-
dents may turn to the study of pure
.science. A fair proportion of our phys-
icists started as engineers.

There is one other considerable ad-
vantage in the pre-engineering program.
The starting pace is somewhat slower
in Liberal Arts colleges. In some of the
engineering colleges a freshman starts
the study of calculus immediately upon
entering. For many students the math-
ematical introduction is likely to be a
rough one, at times too rough for the
student's preparation. The number of
students who drop out of engineering
schools in the first two years is appall-
ingly large. More than a few have to
repeat freshman and sophomore courses.
This is a wasteful and discourging pro-
cess. Standai-ds of achievement have to
be met, but they can be met much moi'e
leadily if the initial pace is not too fast.

The student contemplating the study
of engineering should realize that he
will be entering a difficult course of
study. He can be promised a lot of hard
work; but, of course, a rewarding pride
of accomplishment if and when he
finishes his course.

The installation of a pre-engineering
curriculum at Susquehanna has required
very little change in the course offerings.
Courses in mechanical drawing and in
projective geometry have to be added.
The only other reaiTangement necessary
is in the physics program where it will
be necessary to give every year courses
in electricity and mechanics, which in the
past were offered only in alternate years.

The quality of the students who
entered our pre-engineering program
last fall is gratifyingly good. If the
promise of the freshmen here is fulfilled
by their subsequent accomplishment,
some competent students will go from
Susquehanna University to the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, students who will
be well prepai-ed to continue there their
preparation for the engineering pro-
fession.

1955 Lanthorn Dedicated
To Dr. P. M. Linebaugh

The 1955 LANTHORN, one of the
most attractive in recent years, was
dedicated to Dr. Percy M. Linebaugh,
director of the Conservatory of Music.
The dedication was in appreciation for
what Dr. Linebaug-h has contributed to
Susquehanna during more than thirty
years of unselfish service.

The theme of this year's LANTHORN
was "Shadows" and was successfully
developed throughout the entire book,
ending with these appropriate words:

"Go forth to meet the shadowy future

Without fear and with a manly heart."

Women's Auxiliary
Holds May Day Meeting

The Women's Auxiliary of Susque-
haiyna University rounded out eight
years of concentrated eff"ort for the new
music building with $.35,000 on hand
for its objective. Approximately four
hundred women — many of them S. U.
graduates, gathered on May Day for
a time of fellowship, business, special
music, and the May Day festivities.

Mrs. John McCune (Marjorie Wolf
'43) most capably completed two years
of leadership as president, and handed
the gavel to Miss Margaret Gabel as-
sistant librarian of the college, who is
the newly elected President.

CAREER CONFERENCE AT S. U.

On April 27 Susquehanna was host to
the Snyder County Career Conference
when 700 students from four high
schools gathered on the campus.

At an assembly in Seibert Hall Pres-
ident G. Morris Smith welcomed the
group. Students then had an opportun-
ity to listen to consultants from twenty-
eight occupational fields.

This is the fourth year the Snyder
County Principals' Association in coop-
ei-ation with Susquehanna has held such
a conference.

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THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

June, 1955

CLYDE

SPITZNEK

SPITZNER REELECTED ALUMNI PRESIDENT

Alumni Day Sees 8 Class Reunions; Lunch
For All Served on Campus

At an enthusiastic meeting of tJie
General Alumni Association on Alumni
Day — May 7, Clyde R. Spitzner, radio
executive from Philadelphia, was re-
elected President of the Association.

The Alumni Association during the
past year, under the leadership of
Spitzner, has showTi great progress, and
alumni everywhere have great confidence
in his leadership as the university ap-
proaches its centennial year.

Highlighting this year's program vi^ere
eight class reunions, more than in any
other recent year. Classes celebrating
anniversaries were: 1905, 1910, 1915,
1920, 1930, 1935, 1945, and 1950.

In planning for the day's program,
Pi-esident Spitzner had suggested that
luncheon be sei-ved on the cam,pus to
reunion gi'oups and pi-ovision also be
made for others so that they would
not have to leave the campus for lunch.
Rooms in Seibert were tastefully decor-
ated for the reunion classes, and a buf-
fet luncheon was sei-ved out-of-dooi-s
for other alumni and their families.

An-iving early in the morning, mem-
bers of the York-Hanover district club
took charge of registration and in gen-
eral directed the activities of the day.
Chainnan of the committee was Ray-
mond P. Gai-man '30.

Presiding at the morning Council
meeting. President Spitzner gave an
encouraging report on this year's Alumni
Fund and reported on the progress of
the Centennial Building Fund.

During the meeting a resolution was
presented empowering the president to
appoint a committee to draw a set of
rules governing an award, which shall
be knovvTi as the "Outstanding Achieve-
ment Award" and empowering the com-
mittee to select an outstanding alumnus
for this year.

Another innovation of this year's pro-
gram was an assembly held after lunch
at which time Dr. G. Morris Smith gave
a detailed report on the college. He
spoke enthusiastically about the support
of the alumni and said, "We are rolling
along" in several directions — in tradi-
tion, in making a little go a long way,
in student enrollment and in alumni
support.

Continuing, Dr. Smith said, "We are
rolling along in intelligent discernment
of the real things that are needed." He
described the philosophy of Susquehanna
— "a superior college within the limita-
tions of its resources," and spoke of
the future of Susquehanna ;us being a
"quality college of some 600 students."

Paying tribute to able and wise lead-

ership on the part of the alumni, Pres-
ident Smith said the college was proud
of the achievement of so many of its
graduates.

At the conclusion of Dr. Smith's talk,
a prog-ram of music was presented by
students of the Consei-vatoi-y of Music.

Immediately following the program in
Seibert Hall, alumni went to the Little
Theati-e and enjoyed a variety show
under the direction of Axel Kleinsoi-g.

To round out the afternoon's program,
many alumni attended the Susquehanna-
Teniple baseball game.

At the annual banquet held in the
evening, election of officers for the en-
suing year resulted as follows: Clyde
R. Spitzner '37, president; Dr. John I.
Woodruff '88, honorary president; Win-
ston Emerick '23, first vice-president;
Mai'y Farlling '28, second vice-president;
Janet Rohrbach '46, recording secretary;
W. David Groce '47, treasurer; Edwin
W. Brungart '00, statistician; Raymond
Garman '30 and Glenn Musser '41, mem-
bers-at-large.

President Spitzner expressed appre-
ciation for the long-time service of
Miss Ruth Bergstresser '34, who faith-
fully kept minutes and acted as secre-
tary to the Council for nine years.

Honored guest at the banquet was Di\
Russell W. Gilbert, professor of German
at Susquehanna, who was admitted into
the Quarter Centui-y Club and who was
presented with a cup emblematic of
twenty-five years of sei"vice.

President Spitzner gave recognition
to alumni in attendence who graduated
Continued ore Page Twelve

JUNIOR CO-EDS
and CRUSADERS

HITTENBENDER — their first child.
Amy Maureen, born to Mr. '49 and
Mrs. Edwin L. Bittenbender in Evans-
ton, 111., on May 4. Eaiiy in Septem-
ber The Reveiend and Mrs. Bitten-
bender will leave for India where they
will serve under the Board of Missions,
Livision of World Missions, of the
Methodist Church.

CHURCH— Deborah Ann, born to Mr.
'54 and Mrs. (Helen Spaeth x'55)
William C. Church on May 31. They
are presently residing at 1501 Wake-
field Place, New Orleans, La.

DERR — a daughtei', Di)nn:i Jane, born
March 20 to Mr. '50 and Mrs. Donald
Den-. The Dens reside at 4860 66th
Ave., Landover Hills, Hyattsville, Md.

GOETZ— Susan Elaine born to Dr. '49
and Mrs. (Doris Wanbaugh'49) Robert
L. Goetz on March 11. Dr. Goetz is
presently located at the Naval Re-
cruiting Station in Jacksonville, Fla.

HORNING— a son, Ronald Kermit, on
May 3 to Mr. '54 and Mrs. Keniiit G.
Horning. Mother and son are making
their home in Shamokin, Pa., until Mr.
Hoi-ning completes his lour of duty
with the armed forces.

IjANDIS — a second daughter, Joanne
Mai-ie, born March 19 to Mrs. Richard
M. Landis (Nancy Myers '47). Baby
has a sister, Suzanne, who is 2%
years old. Dr. and Mrs. Landis reside
at 653 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, Pa.

OBERHEIM— a daughter, Karen Lee,
born to Mrs. Robert J. Oberheim
(Leah Cryder '47) on May 19. Karen
is the first child to arrive at the
Oberheim residence, 518 Allegheny
Street, Hollidaysbui-g, Pa.

PRITZ— a son, Alan Keith, born Nov-
ember 2, 1954, to Mrs. Donald D.
Pritz (Lois Kramer '44) of 425 Chest-
nut St., Perkasie, Pa. A daughter,
Karen Lois, three, and a son, David
Mark, six, complete the Pritz tiio.

SMELTZ— William Clair, born June 2,
two weeks after his fathei''s giadu:i-
tion from Gettysburg Seminaiy. Tlie
Reverend William R. Smeltz '51 and
Mrs. Smeltz have moved from Gettys-
burg to the piLslorate of the Lutheran j
church in Boswell.

WAHL— Margaret Ida. born to Mrs. !
Robert Wahl (Ruth Schwenk '42) on
April 26. Margaret joins John, three,
and Nancy, two, at the Wahl's Pied- i
mont, California, residence. .

June, 1955

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

ELEVEN

May Day Events
Honor Story Teller

Several hundred persons jammed the
campus of Susquehanna on Saturday,
May 1-4, to witness the annual May Day
activities.

A pageant entitled "Hans Christian
Anderson's Tale of May" was presented
on the athletic field. The big event in
Denmarl< this year marks the 150th
birthday of Hans Christian Anderson,
bu; the students, parents, and friends
of Susquehanna didn't have to cross the
ocean to view Anderson's enchanting
fairy tale world.

The famed story teller was portrayed
by Larry Bingaman '55, of Elizabeth-
ville.

Carlene Lamade of Kingston was
crowned as the good and beautiful Queen
by Miss Eleanore Steffey, who reigned
as the 1954 May Queen. This was the
second time during the year that the
student body had chosen Miss Lamade
as a campus queen, Homecoming in the
autumn sei-ving as her debut. Queen
Carlene had as her lady-in-waiting
Barbara May of Baldwin, N. Y. Princ-

May Queen and Iler Court

esses in the Queen's royal court in-
eluded Barbara Frank, Delanco, N. J.;
Margaret Gordon, Philadelphia; Nancy
Hermann, Middleburg; Ann Lacock,
Wayne; Ruth Scott, Coatesville; and
Rose Marie Sharretts, Bloomsburg.

May Day festivities ended on Satur-
day night with a Royal Ball held in the
Queen's honor at the college gymnasium.

NECMOLOGY

Harold L. Bolig A. B. '2(), supervising
principal of Selinsgrove Area Joint
Schools since 1946, died suddenly May
26. He had been suffering with a heart
condition for the past four years.

Active in athletics at Susquehanna,
"Pete" Bolig's first position was at the
Duncannon High School where he taught
science and coached football. When he
first came to Selincgrove he coachod
football, basketball, and track. He re-
mained in the coaching field until 1912
when he left his teaching career to
become a field representative for the
American Red Cross, in which capacity
lie served two years. A daughter,
Xancy, and a sister, Mrs. Isabolle Bolig
Heckert, attended Susquehanna Univer-
sity.

Robert W. Mitchell B. S. '26, A. M.

'29, died recently at his home at 300 S.
Locust St., Myerstown, Pa.

Since leaving Susquehanna Mr. Mitch-
ell had been a teacher of science at the
Myerstovni Boro High School. He was
widely known throughout the state for
his pioneer work in setting up a student
(hiver training program in the schools.
Under the sponsorship of the A. A. A.
he also started the first adult driver
training course in the country.
Coach Bob Bastress and his 1955 Crusaders with a season's "'^ ^'^e, the former Mabel Kessler,
record of five wins and eight losses. Left to Right - 1st Row: B. Gulick, s^raduated from Susquehanna in 1928.

D. McCarty, G. Herbster, H. Kocher r^,„<. r i „.!> '•,•>' a- a t

. ^ „ ^ „T, .L T-, T-, ueorge C. Lyter 22 daed on Januai-y

2nd Row: R. Fleming, G. Thompson, J. White, R. Fox 2, 1955. He had been living in Port

3rd Row: Coach Bastress, G. Schlucterer, F. Romano, M, Kratzer, Royal, having retired after thirty-two

G. Lewis years as Supervising Principal of the

4th Row: D. Purnell, S. Shilling, J. Rodkey, R. Sheldon Montoursviiie schools.

TWELVE

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

June, 1955

•WHITEY" KEIL

"Whitey" Keil Joins
S.U. Coaching Staff

Dr. G. Morris Smith on May 19th
announced the appointment of Henry J.
"Whitey" Keil as head football coach
for 1955.

Keil, well-known as an outstanding
athlete at Susque-
hanna during the
years 1935-39, jour-
neyed to the campus
on May 19 from his
home in New Jersey
and was introduced
to the members of
the football team.

"Whitey" has had
extensive experience
in the coaching field
and made an impressive record for him-
self at J:unes Milliken University, Deca-
tur, Illinois, where he was head coach
of football and baseball from 1948-51.
In 1947 he was line coach and baseball
coach at Carthage College, Carthage,
Illinois, and in 1951 was line coach at
Upsala College, East Orange, New Jer-
sey. He has had extensive high school
coaching responsibilities and has re-
cently been directing the football activi-
ties in his home town at Union Hill
High School.

After graduation from Susquehanna
in 1939, Keil took special courses in
education at Seton Hall College, Jersey
City, and at the State Teachers College
in Montclair, New Jersey. He received
a Master of Arts degree in Physical
Education from Columbia University
in 1945.

Making a big impression with mem-

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BOSSART GRANTED LEAVE

Ml'. Phillip C. Bossart, Instructor in
Psychology at Susquehanna for the past
three years, has been granted a one-year
leave of absence to continue work tov^^ard
his doctorate in the field of psychology.
He has been granted a fellowship at
Syracuse University and will be an as-
sistant in the Department of Psychology.

bers of the athletic council and football
team, Coach Keil outlined his plans
for September. "I want you to get the
desire to be on a winning team," he
said. There is nothing wrong with win-
ning, and we are going to do our utmost
to win as many games as possible."

Continuing, the new coach said that
he expected members of the team to
be in shape when they arrived on
campus. Outlining a number of con-
ditioning exercises that would be of
value, he urged all the players to faith-
fully condition themselves during the
summer.

Firally, he said, "I want you to be

SPITZNER REELECTED . . .

Continued from Page Ten

more than fifty years ago and also
introduced members of the various re-
union classes.

President G. Morris Smith was en-
thusiastically received and brought be-
fore the members an encouraging report
of the progress being made by the
university.

FOOTBALL SCHEDULE FOR i;»55
Oct. 1 — Ursinus at Collegevillc
S— Swathmore at S. U.
(Parent's Day)
15 — National Assies at Doylestown
29 — Juniata at Huntinfvdon
Nov. 5 — Wagner at S. U.
(Homecoming)
12 — Haverford at Haverford

100 per cent football players; during
the football season you must make foot-
ball your number one interest."

"Whitey's" present address is 340
Westview Avenue, Fort Lee, N. J.

Business Society Auction of 1955

SELINSOBOVE, PA.

Vol. XXIV

September, 1955

No. 1

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HOMECOMING PROGRAM-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1955

Registration will begin in Student Lounge Friday night. Come and enjoy the traditional parade and pep rally.

SATURDAY MORNING

9:00 Traditional Frosh-Soph Football Game.
10:30 Susquehanna University Alumni Council Meeting — Room 103, Bogar Hall.
Noon Buffet luncheons at Phi Mu Delta, Bond and Key and Theta Chi.

Snack Bar in G. A. will be open for alumni desiring to lunch there.

AFTERNOON

1 :30 Football Game— S. U. vs. Wagner.

4:00 Coffee hour for everyone — Seibert Lounge — sponsored by the sororities.

9:00 Homecoming Dance in alumni gymnasium.

Do not forget to register in G. A. Lounge

TWO

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

September, 1955

DR. SMITH OUTLINES PLANS FOR CENTENNIAL;
EXCERPTS FROM HIS REPORT TO BD. OF DIRECTORS

Planning for the Centennial in 1958

Susquehanna University will be 100 years old in 1958. During the past year,
besides routine duties in connection with the normal conduct of the college, our
major work has been planning for the worthy celebration of the centennial. This
has involved a number of important meetings with faculty and staff, directors,
architects, fund-raising counselors, synodical committees, and finally with the
Central Pennsylvania Synod itself on June 8, 1955, when the synodical appeal for
$500,000 for the Susquehanna University centennial was approved for the fall of
1956. The fine spirit of unanimity with which synod gave its approval is a source
of hope and encouragement to all of us as we gird ourselves for this worthy effort.
By pulling together, and with God's blessing, we can achieve in this appeal a
resounding success for Christian higher education.

An additional sum of $200,000 will be available to finance the Centennial
Program, making a total objective of $700,000.

Steps So Far Taken

In a movement of this magnitude it
will be helpful to outline the decisive
steps so far taken:

April 16, 1953 — The Executive Com-
mittee of the Board of Directors met
with representatives of Administration,
Faculty, Alumni, and Women's Auxil-
iary to discuss centennial objectives and
the financial appeal. Result: (1) the
need for a new Music Building and an
addition to the Library, already ap-
proved by the directors, reaffirmed by
this over-all committee; (2) Resolved
that the campaign for funds "be started
in 1956, or before that date if the cir-
cumstances warrant."

February 2-4, 1954 — Evaluating team
from Middle States makes observations
and suggestions on centennial planning.
May 24-26, 1954 — Approval in prin-
ciple by Central Pennsylvania Synod of
Susquehanna University Centennial Ap-
peal, details to be submitted to the
Executive Board of Synod in January
1955 for approval by Synod in June,
1955.

September 1, 1954 — Questionnaire to
faculty on projected enrollment and
primary needs. Response: Ideal enroll-
ment 500 — an increase of 40% over
1954.

September 15, 1954— The President,
Director of Conservatory, Librarian and
Business Manager met with a repre-
sentative of the architects, Lawrie and
Green, on the campus to discuss pre-
liminary details as to the size and func-
tion of the Music Building and addition
to the Library.

September 16, 1954 — Meeting of spe-
cial committee of the Board of Direc-
tors on size and primary needs — discus-
sion based on reports of faculty ques-
tionnaire and Middle States evaluating
committee's recommendations.

September 30, 1954 — Meeting of Spe-
cial Committee of faculty and adminis-

tration (music faculty largely repre-
sented) to discuss in detail the archi-
tects' memorandum on tentative plans
for Music Building and Library.

October 4, 1954 — Board of Directors
approve report of Special Committee of
the Board on size and building needs,
and request the appeal to the Central
Pennsylvania Synod for a campaign in
the fall of 1956 of $500,000 to be distri-
buted: $250,000 for the human side and
$250,000 for plant improvement.

February 15. 1955 — Report of archi-
tects on heating needs for plant im-
provement.

June 8, 1955 — Centennial appeal of
$500,000 for Susquehanna University
unanimously approved by the Central
Pennsylvania Synod meeting at Gettys-
burg, Pennsylvania.

The mere outlining of the course of
developing plans can by no means set
forth the prayer, thought and effort that
have underlain the progress so far
made. The big hurdle is still ahead —
the actual gathering of $500,000. With
God's spirit leading us, I am confident
our goals can be achieved. So far He
has guided us beyond our deserving;
my prayer is that He may bless us in
all our efforts and lead us to ever
growing victories in His Name.

Education and the Human Factor
In a letter dated May 5, 1954, the
chairman of the accrediting commission
wrote as follows:

"ParJicularlv does the commission
wish to caution the institution to
'n-ure that its objectives are clari-
fied, and that it has strengthened its
program ?nd financial structure in
order to be able to maintain them
adequately. We feel that the in-
stitution should not subordinate ed-
ucational considerations in its cen-
tennial as it is likely to do, if it
see'iis funds primarily for the erec-
tion of new physical facilities."
There is a generally increasing ap-
preciation that excellence in education
depends more on the personal, human

material in classroom and faculty than
on brick and mortar. The alumni are
seeing this, and are devoting their giv-
ing to the human side of the college by
investing their gifts in a larger per-
manent endowment.

We are most grateful, too, for the
vision of the Central Pennsylvania
Synod in this matter of stronger sup-
port for the faculty and personnel. Of
the $500,000 to be raised by Synod
through the centennial appeal, $250,000
is to be set up for strengthening the
human factor. More generous support
for personnel is one of the outstanding
needs of the university. The competi-
tion for able men and women of char-
acter is keen. Without highly qualified
teachers no college can do distinguished
work.

Alumni Giving on the Rise

The Alumni responded in multiplied
fashion to the appeal of Clyde Spitzner,
President of the Alumni Association,
for support of Alma Mater through the
annual Roll Call. Contributions rose
from $1201 in 1950-51 to $5072 in 1954-
1955. Below is a summary of totals for
the past two years:

1953-54, $2726.76, number of contri-
butors, 183; percent of known alumni
contributing, 6%; average contribution,
$14.90.

1954-55, $5072.20; number of contri-
butors, 408; percent of known alumni
contributing, 13%; average contribution,
$12.43.

Our sincere thanks to all who have

demonstrated the growing capacity of

our alumni in this matter.

Conclusion

We must ever be mindful of the pur-
pose of the college, — "to provide for its
students adequate educational facilities,
and competent Christian scholars as
teachers who shall create an environ-
ment and an atmosphere conducive to
the production of Christian character."

We have had a good year; in many
ways, one of our most constructive
years. We have laid the groundwork
for a great Centennial. Now it remains
for all arms of support to team their
efforts cooperatively so that by 1958 we
will have achieved our goals. God
helping us, we cannot fail. Let His
Name be praised. To Him be the glory!

For the help and friendship of the
directors I am most grateful.
Respectfully submitted,

September 1, 1955

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Published four times a year by Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa., in months

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of September, December, March and June.

September, 1955

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

THREE

FRESHMAN CLASS NUMBERS 184; SCORE HIGH;

INCREASE IN STUDENT BODY OF 16%

Susquehanna University opened its
98th academic year on Monday, Sep-
tember 19, when Dr. Ralph C. Robinson,
Secretary of the Central Pennsylvania
Synod of the United Lutheran Church
in America, spoke to the student body
and the faculty on the subject "What
Next?"

Early reports from Dean Gait's office
show an increase of 16% in the size of
Susquehanna's student body.

The Freshman Class numbers 184, a
slight increase over last year's record
of 179.

Once again Alumni can take a bow
for their splendid efforts in directing to
Susquehanna what appears to be one
of our best Freshman Classes.

Dr. A. A. Zimmer, head of Susque-
hanna's Department of Education, in
commenting on the quality of the new
class, said, "From indications of the
testing program offered during Orien-
tation Week to our Freshmen, this pres-
ent class records the highest standards
in the history of Susquehanna".

Dr. G. Morris Smith, as he intro-
duced the Convocation speaker, said,
"In opening its 98th session, Susque-
hanna does so in the providence of God
and in a continuing faith in His leader-
ship."

Dr. Robinson urged his audience to
consider the basic principles for a real-
ly successful life. "There are three
such basic principles," said the speaker:
"spiritualize your concept of life, regu-
late your life by the principle of service,
and energize your Ufe through the
power of God.

"The price of real success in life is
complete self-dedication. The selfish
man will always be a failure. The vital
question for each of us is not so much
'What do I want to do?' but 'What
does God want of me?' "

To one of Susquehanna's largest stu-
dent bodies in recent years. Dr. Robin-
son spoke frankly and bluntly when he
said "The world doesn't owe you a
thing. You are the debtors.

"You owe your freedom to the mil-
lions who have fought and bled and
died upon some field of battle," said
the speaker. "You also owe your health
to an army of dedicated men and wo-
men in white uniforms who through the
years have been waging a ceaseless war
against disease."

Describing other debtors. Dr. Robin-
son said, "You owe your opportunities
for success to a great company of men
and women in our industrial economy
— who by using their intelligence and
working long hours have created in
America the most productive nation the

MEET THE BRIDE
AND BRIDEGROOM

Jacob M. Spangler, Jr. '52 was married
on April 23 to Shirley Mae Crosby of
Baltimore, Md. They reside at 10
Wetmore Avenue, Morristown, N. J.

Kent R. 'VVeHer '50 took as his bride
Nancy Ruth Hampton in June. Mr.
Weller is a member of the high school
faculty at Hatboro.

Robert J. MacNamara, Jr. '53 heard
wedding bells on June 11 when he
was married to Linda L. Fox in Hol-
lidaysburg. Pa. Kay Campbell '54
served as best man. They are resid-
ing near Greensburg, Pa., where Mr.
MacNamara is on the high school
teaching staff.

Joyce L. Wagner '53 and Steve F. Torek
'53 became Mr. and Mrs. in Beaver
Springs on June 11. Matron of honor
for her sister was Mrs. Glen Bingman
(Dorothy Wagner '47). Mr. and Mrs.
Torok are at home at 504 Anne Street,
Bethayres, Pa.

Eleanor F. Banner '55 on June 19 be-
came the bride of Donald C. Stuck.
Mrs. Sterling Naugle '56 presented
the organ recital, and Anne Hepler
'56 was soloist at the ceremony which
took place in Middleburg.

Clara Mae Williams '53 was married to
Edmund A. Anderson, Jr. on June 25
in Hazleton. Mrs. Anderson is Music
Supervisor of Elementary Grades in
the Alfred I. DuPont School, Wil-
mington, Del.

Shirley Jean Decker x'55 and C. Dale
Gateman '52 were united in marriage
on June 25 in Elysburg. Best man
was Jay L. Hand '50, and serving as
ushers were the Rev. Gerald Moore-
head '51 and Dale Fulmer x'52. Sol-
oist was Richard Fyler '52. The couple

world has eve- known."

Dr. Robinson then described the
noble army of men and women, the
teachers in our schools to whom all of
us owe a great debt.

"Last but not least", continued the
speaker, "you owe your present secure
status to the home which since your
arrival in this world — has cherished
you, loved you, waited on you, prayed
for you."

With his audience listening intently
the speaker concluded his address by
saying, "At this hour you are largely
the result of the devotion and sacrifices
others have made. What are you going
to do about it?"

will reside in New Jersey while Mr.
Gateman attends Columbia University
Graduate School.

Carolyn J. Hester x'57 and Donald S.
Haag '55 have announced their mar-
riage which took place July 12 in
Frederick, Md. They are presently
residing at 1186' 2 Park Avenue, Wil-
liamsport. Pa.

Helen G. Williams '55 and Richard K.
Boyd '55 are at home at 47D Brook-
dale Gardens, Bloomfield, N. J., since
their marriage on August 20.

Louise Caroline Miller '31 on April 2,
became the bride of W. Curtis Proth-
ers in Kingston, Pa. Mrs. Prothers
is Mathematics teacher in Dallas-
Franklin-Monroe High School.

Melva Schmeltz '55 and Harold E. Vog-
ler '54 were united in marriage on
August 6. Susquehanna graduates in
the wedding party were Anne Lacock
'55, Mary Ann Bingaman '55, Mimi
Vogler Olson '51 and Dave Volk '51.
Mrs. Volger is teaching in the Lake
Township High School, Lake Ariel,
Pa.

Dr. James Rumbaugh '50 was married
to Pat Baer on July 16, 1955. Jim
has completed his internship at Poly-
clinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Pa.

Fat Hess and Stan Manning (both '54)
made it Mr. and Mrs. in June.

Lorraine Rarich '52 and George Lid-
dington '54 were married August 20.
Attending her sister as matron of
honor was Jean Rarick Detweiler '53.
Bridesmaids were Ruth Smith Rob-
inson '52 and Janet Miller Waite x'52.

Les Heilman '52 and Helen Thomas x'57
heard wedding bells on August 27.
They were married in Trinity Evan-
gelical United Brethren Church, New
Cumberland.

Max J. Herman x'57 took as his bride
Peggy Ann Casson, August 27. Mr.
Herman entered the University of
Pennsylvania School of Veterinary
Medicine, Philadelphia, in September.

Sandra Gilfillan x'57 and James G.
Showalter '55 are now Mr. and Mrs.
They were married in Philadelphia
on August 27. Attendants were Beth
Linebar x'57, Elizabeth Stradling '57,
Harry F. Kocher, Jr. '55, Walter C.
Albert Jr. '55, Kenneth F. Erdley Jr.
'55 and Franklin G. Smith '55.

June L. Hoffman '46 became the bride
of Nicholas R. Repke, on August 27,
in Hazleton. Mrs. Repke is teaching
in Chicago, where the couple is re-
siding.

Danfel W. Williamson '53 and Joan
Wiant x'53 were married June 4, in
Westfield, New Jersey. They are pres-
ently residing at Ft. Bragg while Dan
is in training.

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THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

September, 1955

Of Winning Maids
and Noble Lords

— ^— by Ruth Juram Smith ^■^—

More than two hundred women had
assembled for Conference Hour at
Lakeside - on - Lake Erie this summer
and as a warmer up-er (not that we
needed one with the Ohio temperatures
hovering in the 90's all week) song
sheets had been distributed, and then
we looked around for a pianist and song
leader. "Dr. Dolberr is here," several
cried, and sure enough, up the aisle
walked Dr. Martin L. Dolberr '16, re-
turned from more than a score of years
as missionary in India and now a pas-
tor in Marion, Ohio. With professional
skill our S. U. friend had the rafters
ringing. He's doing the same thing, we
heard later, for the coming convention
of the Women's Missionary Society of
the U.L.C.A., in Cleveland in early Oc-
tober. Dr. Russell Auman '20 is sched-
uled to conduct a Bible Study at the
Hotel Statler on World Communion
Sunday for the same occasion. Dr.
Auman is on the faculty of Hamma Di-
vinity School, Springfield, Ohio.

We were sitting in the mammoth
auditorium at Massanetta Summer As-
sembly, enjoying one of the Lutheran
Week mass meetings attended by 1000
Virginia men, women and children,
when who shared a book with us but
the Rev. Robert R. Sala '34 who is a
mission developer at present in the
suburbs of Richmond! Dr. Paul M.
Orso '40, Director of Lutheran Welfare
in Washington, D. C, was a member
of the faculty of this school.

The Rev. Hamer Middleswarth '24
of U.L.C.A.'s Parish Education Board
staff led more than 2500 youth in daily
worship at the Luther League Conven-
tion at Ann Arbor from August 15 to 20.
Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bussey
(Prudence Fish, former S.U. faculty
voice teacher), Mr. and Mrs. Russell
Hatz tracked down another S.U. clergy-
man, the Rev. David J. Heim '44 by
way of a neighbor of the Busseys.
Pastor Heim had just been called to
Burlington, Vermont's First Baptist
Church and his coming was featured in
that evening's Burlington Free Press.

When the Rev. Oliver Nace an-
nounced the 100th Anniversary cele-
bration of St. Paul's Evangelical and
Reformed Church of Selinsgrove, he
named the top attraction of the event,
the coming of Dr. Cyril Haas '99. Dr.
Haas has served as medical missionary
for a lifetime in the Near East and with
Mrs. Haas, is now retired and living in
Tennessee.

SPITZNER LAUDS SUCCESS OF LOYALTY FUND!

GIVES CREDIT TO CLASS REPRESENTATIVES

At the close of the academic year,
final total contributed by alumni was
$5072.20. With 408 contributing, the
fund showed a greater increase than in
any other one year, as far as we could
learn from our records.

President Clyde R. Spitzner, com-
menting on the report, said, "Success
of last year's Loyalty Fund is due to
those Class Representatives who co-
operated and did so much to enlist the
support of their classmates."

Three early classes, 1886, 1887 and
1888, considerably reduced in size, had
100% response. The classes of 1891
and 1898 had a 50% response. Best
record for more recent years was that
of the Class of 1913 with Rev. John B.
Kniseley as Representative, which
showed a record of 35%. Class of 1915
with N. A. Danowsky as Representa-
tive, had 31%. contributing. As wo
come down to more recent years, the
Class of 1940 with Anna Hill Groce as
Representative reported an excellent
27%.

President Spitzner, through the col-
umns of the ALUMNUS, wants to thank
all those Class Representatives who did
so much to make the Fund successful.
His hope is that they again will share
some of this responsibility and having
met with such success last year, will
be able to show an even better record
for the year 1955-56.

There are always a few rare souls
who send in their contributions early
in the year, without even a reminder.
This year early responses came from
the classes of 1909, 1941, 1946, 1950 and
1954.

Contributions received for last year
but too late to be included in the June
issue of the ALUMNUS were:

1910— Clyde W. Shaeffer

1913 — Maria Geiselman Gabrielson

1915 — Guy C. Lauver

1925 — Christie Zimmerman

1927 — ^Katherine Kleinbauer

1930 — Clifford A. Kiracofe

1941 — Earl G. Minkwitz

David S. Keim
1948 — Rev. H. Lee Hebel
1949 — Edith Wegner Hebel
1950 — Lillian Hoover Bloomquist

Other alumni were prominent this
summer at Camp Susquehanna — on
Susquehanna's Campus for its 31st
season. The Rev. A. P. Bingaman '29,
chairman of the program, had on his
staff as chief counselor. Dexter Weikel
'48, Ada Jayne Romig '44 as Girls' Ath-
letic Director and two teachers, the Rev.
Jerome V. Guss '36 and the Rev. John
Weikel '22.

Homecoming To Draw Crowd;
Harrisburg Club Host

Members of the Harrisburg District
Alumni Club will act as hosts at this
year's Homecoming Program, the week-
end of November 5. Harvey A. Heintz-
elman, '27, President of the Harrisburg
Club is moving ahead with a committee
to develop plans.

President of the General Alumni As-
sociation, Clyde R. Spitzner, pleased
with changes inaugurated last year, has
asked that insofar as possible, last
year's program be repeated.

President G. Morris Smith has ap-
pointed a committee from the campus
to work with the Harrisburg club.
Chairman will be Dan MacCuish, Direc-
tor of Public Relations and committee
members will be: Miss Ruth A. Meister,
Dean of Women, Miss Jean B. Beam-
enderfer '39, Miss Betsy McDowell,
newly appointed Director of Physical
Education for Women, Dr. John R.
Leach and A. A. Stagg, Jr.

Since many alumni coming from dis-
tant points often arrive Friday evening
and stay in Selinsgrove over night, a
successful social hour was held last year
in the Student Lounge, giving early ar-
rivals an opportunity to see the tradi-
tional parade and take part in the pep
rally. Students served cider and dough-
nuts and music was provided for those
interested in dancing.

Notices will be sent out later by the
various Fraternities and Sororities an-
nouncing plans for special meetings.
Special announcement will be seen else-
where of plans for an S. A. I. luncheon
to be held at the Blue Hill Restaurant.

The most impressive change in last
year's program was the coffee hour held
in Seibert Lounge. Sponsored by So-
rorities and Fraternities, once again all
alumni will be invited to get together
in one place after the game, rather than
attend coffee hours at the different So-
rorities and Fraternities.

Members of the student body are
making elaborate plans for the Annual
Homecoming Dance which is always
enjoyed by so many alumni.

Picture Credits

Cover and football pictures taken
by Frederick C. Stevens, Assistant
Professor of Sociology at S. U.

September, 1955

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

FIVE

Club News

NEW JERSEY

The North Jersey District Club will
have another informal buffet - supper
meeting in October or November. Facil-
ities will be available for projecting
photographs and 35 mm slides which
should help us get to know each other
better. Bring shots of your family,
home, vacation, pet, etc. — limit 12.
Members will be notified of place and
date. Alumni or friends who did not
receive an announcement of our spring
meeting notify our secretary, Mrs. Her-
bert R. Hains, 232 Cedar Street, Liv-
ingston, N. J., so we may put you on
our mailing list.

Ray Schramm, President
North Jersey District
Alumni Club

SUNBURY

At the spring meeting of the Sunbury
District Alumni Club, it was suggested
that the Selinsgrove - Snyder County
Chapter be invited to meet with the
Sunbury group at the fall meeting to
discuss a merger of the two clubs.

Presidents of the respective clubs,
Pat Houtz '50 and Davis Gross '47, have
discussed possible dates for the meeting
which will be held in Selinsgrove and
announced at a later date.

HANOVER- YORK-LANCASTER

The annual summer picnic of the
Hanover-York-Lancaster Alumni Club
was held August 25, 1955 at St. Paul's
Lutheran Picnic Grove in Hametown,
Pa. It was an old fashioned picnic with
all baskets opened and shared as in one
big family with corn on the cob fur-
nished by the club as the main course.
About 50 people attended at which
time the president of the club, Raymond
Garman, announced that Miss Joyce
Hancock of Spring Grove, Pa., had been
awarded the George E. Fisher Memorial
Scholarship.

Recent contributors to the Scholar-
ship Fund are: Dr. Paul Ochenrider,
Patricia Heathcote, Mary FarlUng, Dr.
Spurgeon Shue, Clair Kaltreider, David
Coren, Selon Dockey, Mr. and Mrs.
Donald Wissinger, Rev. Lester Karsch-
ner, H. Vernon Ferster, Anna dinger.
Rev. Kenneth James, Mr. and Mrs.
Raymond Klinedinst, Anna Allewelt,
Joseph Fopeano, Mrs. G, A. Livingston,
Raymond P. Garman, Grace Geiselman,
Henrietta Flickinger, Ethel Reuning,
and Anna Koontz.

It was also announced that there are
other scholarships available for stu-
dents living in this area. If you know
of anyone interested please contact any

Carl Shoemaker, promising back from Ashland and Jack Anthony,

Sophomore end from East Stroudsburg, assist the Coach

in carrying new equipment to field — (air dummies).

Junior Co-eds and Crusaders

ACCIAVATTI — a new personality,
Richard Gerard, was announced by
Mr. x'51 and Mrs. Richard Acciavatti
on June 12. The father is Director
of the Rehabilitation Department, Tu-
berculosis Sanitorium, Cresson, Pa.

BOTHWELL— a bouncing boy, Kenneth
H., Ill, arrived June 5 at the home of
Mr. '54 and Mrs. Kenneth H. Both-
well, Jr., in New Providence, N. J.

BRANDAU— Mark Allen was born to
Rev. "51 and 'Mrs. Walter L. Brandau
June 21. Rev. Brandau is now in Espy.

FISHER— a daughter, Willa Mina, was
born February 22 to Mrs. William S.
Fisher (Edith Kemp '47). The Fish-
ers reside in Wilmington, Del.

GEHRIS — Judith Louise arrived at the
home of Dr. '50 and Mrs. (Martha
Martin '51) James C. Gehris May 23.
Her brother, John, is two years old.

member of the scholarship committee
or notify the college office.

Patricia Heathcote '52, Treas.
LEHIGH VALLEY

Plans have been made for the annual
meeting to be held on Friday, October
21. The time is 6:30 p. m. and the
place is the University Room of the
Hotel Bethlehem, Bethlehem, Pa. Fur-
ther information will be sent to mem-
bers at a later date.

JONES — proud parents of a son born
June 28 are Mr. '51 and Mrs. Paul
Jones. Paul is a teacher in the Nor-
thumberland High School.

LARRIMORE— their first child, Judson
Kepner, was born June 17 to Mrs.
Jack L. Larrimore (Lillian Kepner
'50). The Larrimores reside in Laur-
el, Md.

MARTS— the birth of Thomas E. Marts,
III, has been announced by his par-
ents, Mr. '53 and Mrs. (Charlotte
Neuman x'54) Thomas Marts. Little
Tom arrived July 8 in Philadelphia.

PERSAN— a son, Richard Henry, was
born May 29 to Mrs. Herbert Persan
(Mary Ellen Wood '48). Richard
joins Wanda, four, and Nancy, two, at
Persan's Massapequa, N. Y. residence.

SPOONER — John Allen is the main
topic of conversation at the home of
Mr. '43 and Mrs. (Ruth Billow '43)
Donald Spooner. He was born on
June 28 and is the Spooners' second
son.

REILLY — Katherine Jean, a darling lit-
tle girl, was added to the home of Mr.
'49 and Mrs. (Marilyn Beers '51)
James B. Reilly on August 22.

MILLARD — Stanley Wendall born in
Community Hospital, Sunbury, Aug-
ust 30. The proud parents are Mr.
'56 and Mrs. (Peggy Webber '54) Car-
roll Millard.

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THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

September, 1955

— Susquehannans on Parade — '41

'05

Walter Young, although retired
for the past few years, has re-
cently received generous newspaper
publicity on the contribution he has
made to the stage and the movies. In
the publicity re-
leases, Mr. Young
gives credit to Sus-
quehanna for his
start in the dramat-
ic field. While at
S. U., he developed
his iirst love for the
stage and organized

Walter Young

a dramatic club
which was known
as the Themard Club. Some of the
plays produced were Shakespeare's
"Othello", "Way Down East", "La Belle
Marie", and several others of the same
type.

After college, the young actor was
fortunate enough to play with Ethel
Barrymore at the old Empire Theati'e
in New York. He also played with
John Barrymore in "His Excellency the
Governor".

For 12 years Young played in stock
with Jessie Bonstelle. Following this,
he played with Douglas Fairbanks, Sr.
in "The Show Shop".

During World War I, Mr. Young en-
tertained in France, Belgium, London,
Helsinki and Moscow. He later spent
three years in Hollywood where he was
under contract with Warner Brothers,
Universal and Fox, playing in 19 pic-
tures.

'16

In memory of Luther D. Gross-
man, a set of electronic chimes
will be placed in the Tresslertown Lu-
theran Home where he had served as
superintendent for 14 years.

'17

Phoebe Herman and Eva Her-
man, '18 with their sister Bea-
trice (S. U. Bursar for 25 years) have
just returned from a two-months' Med-
iterranean tour. On this, their third
European trip, the Misses Herman vis-
ited Spain, France, Italy, Egypt; and in
the holy lands they traveled to Damas-
cus, Syria, Jordan, Jerico, Jerusalem,
Bethlehem, and Nazareth. They flew to
Tel-Aviv and Istanbul before returning
to Athens to sail back to the States.

'27

The Rev. Bert E. Wynn has been
installed as full - time President
of the Central Penn-
\^ sylvania Synod of

■ ■ the EvangeUcal &
Reformed Church.

*9Q ^^

LJUk

Judith Ann

)unkle, the

daughter of Frieda

Deese Dunkle, was

chosen to reign as

Rev. Wynn "Miss Washington,

D. C. of 1955" and participated in the

"Miss America Pageant" at Atlantic

City.

'32

Michael A. Strohosky received
his master of arts degree from

Bucknell University at the close of the

summer session.

'35

Dr. Hazel Naugle has recently
been transferred from Bhima-
varam, India, where she has been serv-
ing as director of Christian education
for the Lutheran missions in the prov-
ince, to Guntura, South India.

Dr. RRl.ih C. Ge'?!e received prominen:
men:ion in a lecent issue of Modern
Schools when the featured article de-
sc-iteJ his development program at the
Oakmont, Pa. Public Schools where he
has been Superintendent since 1953.

'36

Charles L. Fasold has been ap-
pointed assistant to the super-

Vismg principal of Selinsgrove Area

Joint Schools.

'38

Mrs. Harvey C. (Frances E.

Moyer) Wynn received her mas-
ter of arts degree from Bucknell Uni-
versity at the close of the summer ses-
sion. Mrs. Wynn is teaching in the Sel-
insgrove Area Joint Junior High School.

'39

Robert M. Bastress has been ap-
pointed assistant county super-
intendent of Snyder County Schools.
He previously held the position of guid-
ance director of Selinsgrove Area Joint
High School. For the past few years.
Bob has coached S. U.'s baseball team.

'40

Dr. John A. Leain accepted a
position at St. Clair Memorial
Hospital, Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh, ef-
fective September 1. Dr. Learn former-
ly was on the staff at Sunbury Com-
munity Hospital.

Donald L. Ford has successfully
completed all examinations for
the designation of Chartered Life Un-
derwriter in The Northwestern Mutual
Life Insurance Company.

9 AC\ Mr. and Mrs. (Jeanne Fenner)

^^ John Helm were recent visitors
on the campus.

^ A A "^^^ Rev. David J. Helm, minis-

TTT ter of Huntingdon's First Bap-
tist Church for the past seven years has
resigned to become pastor of the First
Baptist Church in Burlington, Vermont.

f A'J Ongkar Narayan of British Gui-
T I ana was a recent visitor on the
campus. He has spent the past summer
in England and will remain in the
United States to complete further edu-
cation in the State Teachers College in
Southern Missouri. Clair Eastep, with
Burroughs Adding Machine Co. since
1947, has recently been promoted from
Senior Salesman in Harrisburg to Re-
gional Promotion Man in Philadelphia.
Major Frank Corcoran is now on Army
assignment as Assistant Professor of
Military Science and Tactics at Penn-
sylvania Military College in Chester.
Howard H. Soloman was a recent
caller on the campus, returning from
Indonesia where he is employed by the
Standard Vacuum Oil Co. Howard is
enjoying a six month furlough and was
happy to see some old friends, some of
whom were Robert Wohlsen '47, Robert
Radell '48 and Earl Bernstine '50.

'48

The Rev. H. Lee Hebel has been
called by the Central Pennsyl-
vania Synod of the U.L.C.A. to be the
first rural missionary in this synod. He
will serve small congregations within
an area 30 miles from Bedford, Pa.

'Jim' Peters is the new varsity
football coach at Western Area

Joint High School, Mifflinburg, Pa.

■Jim' was a former all-around athlete

at S. U.

John Hospodar, Jr. was appointed As-
sistant to the Manager, Systems and
Methods, General Offices, Campbell
Soup Company, Camden. N. J. on June
16, 1955.

Dr. Robert L. Goetz has left his gen-
eral practice in Corning, N. Y., for duty
at the U. S. Navy Recruiting Station in
Jacksonville, Fla. In January Bob will
attend the Naval Aviation School of
Medicine in Pensacola, studying supple-
mentary medical courses, flight train-
ing, rescue work, etc.
Dorothy I. Shaffer has been assigned
to a Department of the Army Depend-
ent School in Germany, where she ex-
pects to teach upper elementary grades.
(Continued on Page 7)

September, 1955

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEVEN

New Faces On Campus

Very few faculty and administratior,
changes have occurred this year. Mr.
Harold Gullbergh has come to the De-
partment of Education to fill the va-
cancy created by a one year leave of
absence granted to Mr. Phillip C. Bos-
sart. Mr. Gullbergh has come to us
from Colby College, Me. He holds
masters' degrees from Cornell and
Rutgers, and has recently finished his
residence study for the doctorate at
Syracuse. His last teaching position
was at Colby College.

Mrs. Rachel M. Thompson of Harris-
burg is the new House Mother of Has-
singer Hall. She replaces Mrs. Carol
Kline who resigned last spring to ac-
cept a position at Westminister College,
New Wilmington, Pennsylvania.

Miss Betsy McDowell is the new
Phj'sical Director for Women. She re-
places Miss Frances A. Rhoads who was
at Susquehanna for only one year.
Miss McDowell is a graduate of Luther
College, Decorah, Iowa, and was a stu-
dent of Mrs. Ruth Sparhawk Soule,
well known to many alumni.

Mrs. Jean Lauver '54 and Mrs. Anna
Shaffer resigned their positions in the
Public Relations Department and have
been succeeded by Mrs. Goldie Moyer.
Freeburg, Pa. and Miss Ann Lee Day,
Danville, Pa.

Mrs. Aria Marks, Secretary to Dean
Gait for the past 10 years, has also re-
signed. Mrs. Martha Leach, Port Trev-
orton, Pa. is the new Secretary to the
Dean.

"SUSQUEHANNANS ON PARADE"

(Continued from Page 6)

'50

Richard G. Westervelt has been
promoted to Assistant Sales
Promotion Manager with the Prudential
Insurance Co. He is located in Chicago.
Dr. Joseph A. Ladika has completed
his internship at Misericordia Hospital,
Philadelphia, after graduating from
Jefferson Medical College. He has op-
ened a medical practice in Kulpmont,
Pa.

Dr. James C. Gehris has completed a
one-year internship at Reading Hospi-
tal and has opened practice of general
medicine in Shamokin, Pa.

'53

Orville Glass and Paul Nestler,

Jr. have received their Master
of Business Administration degrees
from the Wharton Graduate School.
Arthur W. Roush has been discharged
after two years in the Army and will
begin teaching in the Montrose, Pa.
High School.

NECROLOGY ""^^'^ ""^ ^^^^^^ %f.

Sig:mund Weis '03, Vice President and
Treasurer of Weis Pure Food Stores,
Inc., Sunbury, died in the Sunbury
Community Hospital, July 3. Mr.
Weis was co-founder of the Weis
Markets, which started as a small
grocery store and has grown until at
present the corporation is operating
34 self-service supermarkets.

Ira T. Fiss x'09, former Speaker of the
State House of Representatives, died
June 18 in the Geisinger Memorial
Hospital, Danville, Pa. Well known
as a contractor, Republican Assem-
blyman, civic and church leader, he
had retired in 1951.

Rev. Joseph M. Janson '21, pastor of
Trinity Lutheran Church, Sunbury,
since 1929, died in the Parsonage,
July 18. His only other pastorate
was in Mon'cursville, Pa.

Robert L. App '08, died on July 4. He
had been high school principal at
Millheim, Pa., for a number of years.

Rev. E. S. Keller '26, retired Lutheran
pastor and former superintendent of
the White Hill Industrial School, died
suddenly, August 30. He was the
first Protestant chaplain at the school
and served as superintendent from
1946 until 1950.

At one time he was pastor of the
English - Lutheran Church, Miners-
ville, Pa., and for eight years was
pastor of the First Lutheran Church,
Watsontown, Pa.

William S. Beckwith '52, died suddenly
August 12 in the Presbyterian Hospi-
tal, Pittsburgh. After graduating
from Susquehanna's Conservatory of
Music, Bill taught music for two
years in the Lewisburg, Pa. High
School. He later moved to S. C.
where for the past year he was a
member of the faculty at Greer
School. He would have received his
Master's Degree from Columbia Uni-
versity this summer. A sister. Car-
men Marie (Mrs. H. V. Addleman) of
Boalsburg, Pa., received her degree
from Susquehanna in '46.
Willis W. Pratt '28, died suddenly, Sep-
tember 13, in Ashland, Pa. He had
served as athletic director and teacher
in the Ashland High School since
1936. Prior to that, he had been head
coach at the Kane, Pa. High School.

FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Oct. 1 — Ursinus A

Oct. 8 — Swarthmore (Parents' Day).H

Oct. 15 — National Aggies A

Oct. 29 — Juniata A

Nov. 5 — Wagner (Homecoming). H

Nov. 12 — Haverford A

Walter C. Albert, Jr.— trainee for Sears,

Roebuck & Co., Philadelphia.
Ivars Avots — University of Pennsyl-

John Edward Barrett, III — Princeton
Theological Seminary.

Bruce A. Bell — Agency Instructor
Trainee, New York Life Insurance
Co., Harrisburg.

Sister Shirley Anne Bell — St. John's
Lutheran Church, 409 W. Shipley Rd.,
Linthicum Heights, Md.

Larry R. Bingaman — Technical Corre-
spondent, Carbide and Carbon Chem-
icals Co., New York.

Mary Ann Bingaman— Math Teacher in
the Berwyn Junior High School, Ber-
wyn. Pa.

Helen Williams Boyd — residing in
Bloomfield, N. J. with husband Rich-
ard K.

Charles W. Coates — Gettysburg Semi-
nary.

Anna Austin Corporon — residing in
Northampton, Mass.

Phyllis A. Crumbling— Director of Vo-
cal Music, Newport Joint Schools,
Newport, Pa.

Annabel Broeske Delp — residing in

Lansdale, Pa.
Eleanor S. Dively — graduated in May

from the Lutheran Deaconess School,

Ruxton, Md.

E
Kenneth F. Erdley, Jr.— U. S. Army.

Lana A. Fegley— Secretary, The Magee
Carpet Co., Bloomsburg, Pa.

Polly Ann Fisher— Medical Technician,
Geisinger Memorial Hospital, Dan-
ville, Pa.

Russell E. Furman — Accountant, J. H.
Drass Co., Inc., Sunbury, Pa.

Arlan K. Gilbert — Graduate School,

University of Delaware.
James J. Gormley — employed by Rohm

& Haas Co., Philadelphia: planning

graduate study this fall at Temple

University.

Donald S. Haag — Management Trainee,
S. S. Kresge Co., Williamsport, Pa.

Barbara J. Harper — Peabody Conserva-
tory of Music.

Helen L. Hassinger — Deputy Prothono-
tary and Clerk of Courts, Snyder
County Prothonotary's Office, Middle-
burg.

(Continued on Page 8)

EIGHT

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

September, 1955

Football Squad Showing

Spirit And Hustle

Coaches "Whitey" Keil and Bob
Pittello are working hard to produce a
football team that will show improve-
ment over the last couple of years.
Working alone. Coaches Keil and Pittel-
lo are doing a wonderful job and feel-
ing on campus is that their efforts will
be productive.

On the first day, twenty-four men
reported, giving Susquehanna the larg-
est first-day turnout in many years.
However, it looks as if the final roster
will have about the same number.
Only five major "S" winners are on
the team, backfield men Dick Purnell
of Ashland, Bob Lewis of Selinsgrove,
and Bob Gulick of Sunbury. Up front,
only Veryl Milroy of Milton and Walt
Benham of Philadelphia lend experi-
ence.

Coach Keil, in commenting on this
year's prospects has recently said, "If
spirit, hustle and hard work will bring
about an upswing in Susquehanna Uni-
versity football fortunes, then we're on
the way back."

Eight promising Freshmen give hope
for the future. In a recent scrimmage
with Dickinson, four frosh were listed
in the starting combination. Most prom-
ising of the first-year men are Harry
Haney, tackle from Mifflinburg; Fritz
Fichtner, tackle from Wyommissing;
John Vought, guard from Mifflinburg;
Joe Yocum, center from Northumber-
land; Carl Shoemaker, back from Ash-
land; Ted Sees, back from Northum-
berland, and Ronald Forster, back from
Selinsgrove.

Upper classmen who are battling
Freshmen for starting posts are: Bill
Shaffer and Jack Anthony, ends; Joe
Scully, Jack Bishop, and Chalmers
Bartlow, tackles; John Schell, Jerry
Wilson, and Gordon Boop, guards; Jim
Kaiser, center; Bob Yerger and Joe
Maher, backs.

Lost to this year's squad by way of
graduation are four boys who were
standout players during the past four
yeai-s: Jim Anoia of Atlas, Charles
Coates of Bloomsburg, Ken Erdley of
Mifflinburg, Don Haag of Hughesville,
and Bruce Bell of Northumberland.

Not returning to college this year are
Bob Chamberlain, huskiest man on last
year's team. Bill Crain, promising back,
and Lionel DeSilva, lanky tackle. Other
letter-men who for one reason or an-
other decided not to play this year are
Chuck Bailes, Peter Nunn, George
Oran, George Pospisil, John Yeich and
Leonard Quick.

THE SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

LIBRARY,

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, Pa.

POSTMASTER — Please notify if undelivered
Entered at Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania Post Office as Second Class Matter

NEWS OF CLASS OF 1955—

(Continued from Page 7)

Nancy Henderson — attending Lutheran
Deaconess School, Baltimore, Md.

Helen Griffiths Hendry — studying pri-
vately (music) in New York.

Donald E. Heilman — Officers Candidate
School at U. S. Naval Station, New-
port, R. I.

Daniel O. Hoy — teacher at Tredyffrin-
Eastown Junior High School, Berwyn,
Pa.

Harry F. Kocher, Jr. — Chemist, duPont,
Philadelphia.

Mary Ellen Krebs — Music Supervisor,
Johnsville, Pa.

Anne Lacock — Secretary in the Wyeth
Laboratories, Inc., Philadelphia.

Carlene M. Lamade — Resident Profes-
sional Woi-ker, Children's Service
Center of Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-
Barre.

W. Deen Lauver — Automobile Sales-
man, Roush Motor Co., McAlister-
ville. Pa.

Richard E. McCarty — Deltox Rug Co.,
Trainee, Oshkosh, Wis.

Nancy Richards McLain — living in Sel-
insgrove with husband, John '58, who
is continuing college.

Wayne E. Miller — Temple University
School of Medicine, Philadelphia.
O

Edgar W. Oestreich — Lutheran Theolog-
ical Seminary, Mt. Airy, Pa.

Richard Owens — ^Military Service.
R

Annabelle Thomas Rogers — recently
moved to State College, Pa.
S

Ruth E. Scott — Film Speciahst with E.
I. duPont de Nemours & Co., Wil-
mington, Del.

Rose Marie Sharretts-Coates — with hus-
band, Charles W., in Gettysburg.

Frederick L. Shilling — Gettysburg Sem-
inary.

Sigma Alpha Iota
Luncheon

Attention all S. A. I.'s! There
will be a Homecoming Luncheon
for all returning S. A. I.'s on Sat-
urday, November 5, at 11:45 a. m.,
at the Blue Hill Restaurant (In-
tersection of Rts. 11 & 15). Res-
ervations must be sent to Mrs.
Anna Heimbach, R. R. =2, Selins-
grove, Pa., by October 29. We're
looking forward to a wonderful
reunion with all of you, so send
in your reservations without de-
lay!

Don't Forget!

Homecoming Nov. 5

James G. Showalter — Claims Adjuster,
Liberty Mutual Ins. Co., Washington,
D. C.

Frank G. Smith — Trainee, Sears-Roe-
buck & Co., AUentown.

Eleanor Benner Stuck — English teacher,
Southern Joint School District, Glen
Rock, Pa.

Nancy Hermann Snook — English
teacher. Lock Haven Junior High
School.

Sandra Swinehart — Student nurse at the
Memorial Hospital, Wilmington, Del.
U

Merle F. Ulsh, Jr.— U. S. Navy.

V I

William H. Vandcrhoof, Jr. — Franklin
& Marshall Seminary, Lanca.ster.
W

D. Richard Walk — Hahnemann Medical
College, Philadelphia.

H. Lee Walker — Chicago Lutheran Sem-
inary. Worked in Yellowstone Nat-
ional Park during the summer.

Carl R. Winey — U. S. Army. '

Charles W. Ziegenfuss — Music Teacher
at Cumberland Valley Joint School
System.

SUSQUEHAh,«iA UNIVbRS/n
6ELINSOROVE, PA.

VOL. XXIV

December, 1955

No. 2

The holy, joyous season is at our doors. It is
the festival of love and good will. God was in Christ
reconciling the world unto Himself. The Word be-
came flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and
truth. God hath visited His people, to give light to
them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

May our alumni everywhere fix their faith in
Him where true joys abide.

TWO THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS December. 1955

Dr. Smith Reports on Centennial Plans;
New Music Building to be Started Soon

Progress is being made in new building plans. On November 4, 1955 the
Executive Committee of the Board of Directors authorized the architects to pro-
ceed with preliminary drawings for the new music building and the addition to ■* ^l^\ *"% *
the library. Following the approval of these, a brochure will be prepared show-
ing general outline of buildings and something of the interior of these structures.
It is hoped that ground may be broken for the new music building before the end
of the present academic year.

The music building alone without ~ 7 ~ , . , , ,

.., . _. J . . • .., management. His value is enhanced by

auditorium is expected to cost in the .u - u» ■ * ..■ , , ,

■ uu u J i- ^ocn n,^^ •■!- '"6 insight into operational problems
neighborhood of $250,000 — with equip- uuu ^u..,.-

* „„„- ,,„„ „ Ji • 4 which he gains through his experience

ment $275,000. If an auditorium is to • • , ■ ^ ., Z ■ ■,, ■

. . .. J • .,_ , •, ,. ., in a wide variety of businesses. He is

be incorporated in the new building it -. -. ,. , . ,

.• . J *u * .^^,= r.,,r. jj-.- , ■„ therefore rehed upon increasingly, not
is estimated that $75,000 additional will i <• .u *■ <■ . . __^^__

, , T /, , „„^„ „„„ .. only foi" the preparation of tax returns ^H^^^H *■

be needed — or a total of $350,000. At ^ r * * .■ ^^^^^^m

., , ^. , ^ .„„ ' „ . . and for suggestions on tax accounting

the present time about $245,000 is in ,.. u * i * • ^ . , ■

matters, but also for important business

advice and for assistance in procedural, r,n^w-^ „m w,, ^,i^..

The Centennial appeal for $500,000 organizational and administrative mat- ROGER M. BLOUGH

from the 625 churches of the Central tg^s y^s demands on the profession '^^^ Board of Directors at the an-

Pennsylvania Synod of the United ^ave grown, so has the appreciation of ""^' nieeting in October, elected to the

Lutheran Church has been approved jjg services with the result that it is Board, Roger M. Blough '25, Chairman

for the fall of 1956. What the churches now one of' the best paid professions. °^ ^^^ Board of U. S. Steel. As a

give will be divided equally between ^ „ ., ■ ■ , ^^ ^- ^ x, leader in the steel industry, Mr. Blough

, , J , . . " , , One of the principal attractions of the , - . . . ■ ^ . • f

endowment and plant improvement. In *• ■■ ^u »• , .i- ■ ^ ^ nas manifested great interest in the

,,-,.,,, , profession is the stimulating variety of , , .i. ■ j j . n

the years ahead, it will be necessary to ., , j 4u u j ^ , work of the independent college.

„ . , , ^ the work and the broad range of people

have more financial strength to secure , . -xi, ,_■ u u

,,,,,.,, ,..,,, , and companies with which one becomes

and hold highly qualihed faculty people. acquainted. Because most of the work counting. The period of internship is

Money to provide for a hmited amount j^ ^^^^.^^ ^^^ .^ ^^^ ^^.^^^,^ ^^^^_ ^^^ one month, beginning with the end of

of research too, is needed. The total ^^^^ .^ ^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^^^ ^^ ^^.^^ ^^^^ ^^^, the first semester.

budget needs for the Centennial plan- . ■ , , ,, t .,_•.■■.■,, .,

. f 11 ■ various businesses, large and small, Internship training is founded on the

' operate, gaining a knowledge of busi- educational philosophy that supervised

Endowment $250,000 ^ess management far sooner than is employment in public accounting en-

Music Building 350,000 possible in other fields of endeavor. To hances comprehensive learning and

Addition to Library 150,000 those debating the choice between pub- professional adaptation. It exposes the

Larger heating capacity — 25,000 Hq and private accounting, a feature of student to the practical values of a bus-

particular interest is the fact that the iness environment, in addition to the

Total $775,000 broad and concentrated experience ob- usual classroom and laboratory exer-

G. MORRIS SMITH, tained in the profession qualifies cap- cises, enabling him not alone to become

President. able staff members for important posi- acquainted with auditing and account-

tions in industry. Many accountants ing skills concurrently with his acadcm-

S and other executives, including presi- ic training, but also to develop his con-

II MPVPlnn^ InTPrnQnin ^ents of a number of companies, re- fidence and capacity to arrive at con-

• ''■ Ww'UlUpU ■lll.Jl IIOIlip ceive their initial training in public elusions based on knowledge of prac-

1% I 11 X & accounting, and we are proud that our tical, as well as of theory. Important,

I rOQ^ram lOr ACCOUnL^nrS °^" alumnl are in positions of import- too, is the fact that it teaches how to

w ance throughout the business world. deal with people under work-a-day

The growth of the American economy Here at Susquehanna University our conditions.

has made increasingly essential the Business Administration Department is An internship program as planned

role of the public accountant in inde- establishing an internship program in and operated here at Susquehanna Uni-

pendently examining and reporting accounting with Price Waterhouse and versify serves as an indoctrination

upon financial statements. There can Company of New York. The program, course, at the same time permitting the

be no question of the mounting de- starting with the Class of 1956, is open intern and the firm, without embarrass-

mand by management, stockholders, to seniors with an accounting major. ment to either, to decide whether a

creditors and the government for such To be eligible for the internship pro- later permanent connection is desirable,

independent examinations by C.P.A.'s. gram, a student must demonstrate in It also takes to nonparticipating stu-

Today, however, the public accountant's classroom discussions, in the results ac- dents word-of-mouth reports by fellow

work encompasses much more than aud- complished in school and national tests, students on the life of a public account-

iting, for accounting is a language of and in his attitude toward accounting, ant and on the encouragement and

business, and the public accountant, as that he has the necessary understand- training given by the more experienced

its skilled interpreter, is in a unique ing of the subject, the aptitude and the members of the staffs with whom they |.

position to render many services to personality for the profession of ac- worked.

Entered as second-class matter September 26, 1931, at the Post Office at Selinsgrove, Pa., under the Act of August 24, lit 12.
Published four times a year by Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa., in months of September, December, March and Juiu'.

December, 1955

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

THREE

Christmas Letter from
Alumni President

Greetings :

One of the joys of Yuletide season is
that which gives us opportunity to express
appreciation to our many friends.

For your kind thoughts ... for your
friendly support ... for the many courtesies
and hearty cooperation which you have extended
me during the past year as President of the
General Alumni Association, I want to say thank
you sincerely.

Susquehanna University is looking forward
to the 1957 Centennial Celebration. We must
prepare now if we wish to make the Centennial
Celebration a complete success. I hope that
each and everyone of you will think about
Susquehanna and how you, as aliomnus, can assist
in the Celebration — not necessarily financially,
but spiritually.

I do hope that everyone will make a
special effort to return to the campus on Alumni
Day, Ma^ 5, 1956.

So, thank you for all your favors, and
a MOST MERRY Christmas and a PROSPEROUS, HAPPY
New Year 1

Sincerely yours.

Club News

CRS/rb

Clyde R. Spitzner, President
General Alumni Association
Susquehanna University

Junior Co-eds

BURGESS — a bouncing boy, Gregory
Thomas, arrived September 22 at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. (Frances M.
Bittinger '45) Edward F. Burgess,
University Heights, Selinsgrove, Pa.

FISHER — Karen Louise arrived at the
home of Dr. '31 and Mrs. Lawrence
C. Fisher, August 30.

HOCHSTUHL— a daughter, Jane Ann,
was born April 20 to Mr. '47 and Mrs.

(Dorothy Delleclcer '43) Ray Hoch-
stuhl.

STEIGER — proud parents of a son,
Keith John, born on September 2,
are Mr. '51 and Mrs. (Lois Gordon
'52) John Steiger. The Steigers re-
side at 1 Pine Court, Little Falls,
N. J.

MAYPER — Robin Sue, arrived at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. (Jacqueline
Bravemen '47) Myron L. Mayper, Oc-
tober 13. Robin Sue is the Mayper's
second daughter.

LEHIGH-VALLEY

The second annual meeting of the
Lehigh Valley District Alumni Club was
held Friday, October 21 at the Hotel
Bethlehem. There were 25 present.

Officers elected for the coming year
were as follows: Pres. Mrs. Erma Stahl
Everitt '23; V. Pres. Harold R. Kramer
'48; Sec.-Treas. Mrs. Margaret Maguire
'33.

Bill Clark was asked to select a com-
mittee to think over club projects with
the following suggestions: 1. How the
club can draw more students to Sus-
quehanna. 2. What project can be un-
dertaken for the Centennial.

Speaker of the evening was Coach
"Whitey" Keil. Dan MacCuish brought
a report from the campus.

SUNBURY- SELINSGROVE

A combined meeting of the Sunbury
and Selinsgrove District Clubs was held
November 5 at the Dauntless Hook &
Ladder Co., Selinsgrove. Forty were in
attendance.

Members of the two clubs discussed
the advantages of merging and all were
in favor.

Coach "Whitey" Keil was the prin-
cipal speaker of the evening.

The following nominating committee
was appointed by Patricia Houtz who
presided at the meeting: Harold Ben-
nion (Chairman), Janet Rohrbach,
Simon Rhoads, and Mary Potteiger.

Guests attending were Mr. and Mrs.
Clyde R. Spitzner, Dr. and Mrs. G. Mor-
ris Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Dan MacCuish,
Assistant Coach Robert Pittello and
Mrs. Keil.

A spring meeting is being planned for
April.

NEW JERSEY

The North Jersey District Club will
hold a meeting in the form of a buffet
dinner on February 25, 1956 at the
Friar Tuck Inn. Each member may
bring a dozen slides or photographs
of his family to be projected on a
screen. Nominations for new officers,
will also take place at this meeting.

The cost per person will be $3.00 and
reservations may be made early by
mailing your money to: Raymond
Hochstuhl, 35 Hawthorne Avenue,
Bloomfield, N. J., or Herbert R. Hains,
Jr., 232 East Cedar Street, Livingston,
N. J.

FREEBURN — a son, Thomas, was born
July 4 to Mr. and Mrs. (Anne Wright
'49) Robert Freeburn. Thomas joins
Robert, Susan, and James.
(See Co-Eds, Page 4)

FOUR

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

December, 1955

NECROLOGY Coronation Sets New Homecoming Tradition;

Alumni Council Informed of Centennial Plans

FRED R. FISHER, '31. manager of the
Bellefonte Theaters, died September
24, in the Centre County Hospital. He
is survived by his wife, the former
Margaret Hoffmeiser '31 and two
daughters. Margaret and Diana.

THE REV. WILLIAM H. HARDING,
'86, retired Lutheran minister, died
September 29 at the home of his son
Reed M. Harding in Westmont, N. J.
Dr. Harding had founded two
churches. Trinity Lutheran of Darby,
Pa. in 1900 and Holy Trinity of Aud-
ubon, N. J. in 1913. He also held
pastorates at Camden, N. J., Wil-
liamsport. Pa. and Guilderland Cen-
ter, N. Y. At 95, he was Susquehan-
na's oldest alumnus.

MRS. FRANKLIN LEE ROSSON, (Mar-
garet Johns '47), her husband, and
their six year old son Harvey were
fatally injured on September 20 in a
tragic highway accident near their
home in Brandy, Va. Margaret had
taught for the past six years in the
Culpepper High School, was active in
the community, PTA, and was a
worthy matron of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her parents, Mr.
& Mrs. H. P. Johns, Honesdale, Pa.,
and a brother. Dr. R. J. Johns '46,
Millerstown, Pa.

MRS. FRANK A. STAIB (Dorothy
Rearick) '18, died October 2 at her
home, 605 Fourth Street, Monanga-
hela. Pa. Her husband, Frank A. was
of the class of '18. He and one son,
Robert B., survive. Mrs. Staib's fa-
ther and mother. Dr. & Mrs. Wil-
liam M. Rearick of Mifflinburg pre-
sented a Golden Book memorial in
her honor at the November meeting
of the Women's Auxiliary of Susque-
hanna U.

JUNIOR CO-EDS

(Continued from Page 3)
CARLSON— Mark Steven was born Oc-
tober 17, to Mr. '53 and Mrs. (Carol
Louise Ahr x'54) Leonard Carlson.
Len it at present in Germany on a
FuUbright Scholarship and Carol ex-
pects to join him before Christmas.
LINDEMANN— Gary Richard arrived
at the home of Mr. '48 and Mrs. (Ger-
trude A. Roberts '48) Richard Linde-
mann, October 21. Gary joins Susan
who is now three years old at their
home at 81 Jackson Avenue, Pompton
Plains, N. J.
HEBEL — Thomas Lee, was born on No-
vember 6 to The Reverend '48 and
Mrs. (Edith M. Wegner '49) H. Lee
Hebel. The Reverend and Mrs. Hebel
with Ernest, Donald, and little Tommy
live at 732 Green Lane, Bedford, Pa.

In an effort to draw more alumni to the campus on Friday evening of Home-
coming week, this year's early arrivals were particularly happy to witness a beau-
tiful pageant in Seibert Chapel, when, for the first time in the history of the college,
the Homecoming Queen and her attendants were presented to an enthusiastic
audience of students and alumni.

What undoubtedly will become a tra-
dition at Susquehanna, this Coronation
ceremony was breath - taking in its
beauty and startling in its simplicity.
After a brief program of music. Presi-
dent of the Men's Student Council, John
Yeich, introduced the four girls who
had been chosen by their classes for
Homecoming honors. By popular vote
Miss Charlotte Sandt '56 of Havertown,
Pa. was selected Queen. Her attendants
were: Elizabeth Stradling "57 of Barclay,
Pa.; Janis Quigley '58 of Boyertown,
Pa. and Joan Hoffman '59 of Athens, Pa.

After the Coronation. President of the
General Alumni Association, Clyde R.
Spitzner, congratulated the students for
their splendid program and thanked
them, on behalf of the Alumni Associ-
ation, for all the time they had given to
making Homecoming a success.

After the traditional torch-light parade
through town, followed by a bon-fire.
students and alumni gathered in the
student lounge for informal dancing.

With weather that could not be sur-
passed, more alumni started to arrive
early Saturday morning and after reg-
istering, witnessed a thrilling football
game between the freshmen and sopho-
mores.

Council Meets

Presiding at the Alumni Council
meeting Saturday morning. Clyde Spitz-
ner welcomed thirty Council members
and briefly outlined the progress made
by the Alumni Association in the past
few years.

Present at the meeting was Coach
"Whitey" Keil who spoke enthusiastic-
ally about the spirit of the football
players. He urged the alumni to help
him. as the job of rebuilding a team
continues.

President Spitzner later introduced
Dr. G. Morris Smith who brought the
Council up to date on recent develop-
ments in the University's building pro-
gram and plans for the Centennial.
Alumni were interested in learning that
authorization had been given to the
architect to prepare by January 1,
sketches of the music building and the
addition to the library. Dr. Smith's
letter, published elsewhere in the
"Alumnus", covers much of the infor-
mation presented to the Council mem-
bers.

In reply to a question by one of the
members. Dr. Smith prepared a graph
showing comparative position of Sus-
quehanna in faculty salary scale with
sixteen other colleges of approximate
size.

In reply to another question as to the
EKjlicy of the administration in refer-
ence to inter-collegiate athletics. Presi-
dent Smith described the difficulty of
finding opponents who hold to the phil-
osophy of amateurism in sports. He
told of some possible changes in the
football schedule and made it clear that
the Athletic Committee is doing every-
thing possible to maintain a wholesome
program in inter-collegiate athletics.

At the invitation of President Spitz-
ner, John Yeich then presented the
Homecoming Queen and her attendants
to the Council.

Dan MacCuish was asked to give a
report on student enrollment and in
giving credit to the Alumni for their
efforts in referring students, he reported
that there was a 16% increase in en-
rollment this year, bringing the student
body to four hundred and seventy-five.
One hundred and eighty-three freshmen
entered in September.

"Rip" Garman, President of the Han-
over-York District Club explained in
detail their club scholarship program.
He offered to visit any club that might
be interested in starting such a program.

President Spitzner then appointed the
following nominating committee: John
Auten (Chairman). "Rip" Garman, and
S. Walter Foulkrod.

The President, in reporting for the
chairman of the Outstanding Achieve-
ment Award Committee, said that a
candidate would be nominated in the
near future. The Council agreed to ap-
prove the selection to be made by this
committee, pending final approval by
the President of the Alumni Association
and the President of the University.

President Spitzner then advised the
Council of a visit he had made to the
American Association of University Wo-
men and reported that Susquehanna's
application for membership will be
acted upon in the near future.

Following the afternoon football
game, a story of which may be found
elsewhere, alumni and friends enjoyod
a coffee hour in Seibert Parlor.

December, 1955

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

FIVE

SCENES FROM HOMECOMING

(1) President of the General Alumni Association, Clyde R. Spitzner '37 crowns Homecoming Queen, lovely Charlotte Sandt
'56 of Havertown, Pa. (2) The Queen presents football to team representatives before Susquehanna-Wagner game. Left
to right, Jack Anthony, sophomore end from East Stroudsburg; Dick Purnell, sophomore back from Ashland, Pa. and Wal-
ter Benham, sophomore guard from Lansdowne, Pa. (3) President G. Morris Smith outlines plans for Centennial Appeal to
Alumni Council. Seated are President Spitzner and Secretary Janet Rohrbach. (4) Performing at half time with Susque-
hanna's band is Tommy Enterline of Milton, former world's champion baton twirler. The band having one of its most suc-
cessful seasons, has been under the direction of Dr. John R. Leach '47. (5) Kappa Delta float in pre-game parade.

SIX

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

December, 1955

— Susquehannans on Parade — '48

'88

Dr. John I. Woodruff was hon-
ored on the occasion of his 91st
birthday at a Pennsylvania German
Dinner in Selinsgrove, when 275 friends
gathered and presented him with a
birthday cake.

'99

Dr. Harvey D. Hoover, supply
pastor at St. Paul's Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Spring Grove, Pa.,
presided over the 75th Anniversary of
this church the week of October 9-16.

X'03

Dr. Thomas J. Smull who was

Dean of Engineering at Ohio
Northern Univer-
sity for 12 years
and chief examiner
of the Ohio Engi-
neer Registration
Board since 1923,
retired in July.
Known as the
"Dean" of Ohio
Engineers, Doc
Smull was honored
by some 40 engineers and staff members
of the Ohio Department of Highways,
as he stepped down from regular duty.
He reminds us that while at Susque-
hanna, the Crusaders baseball battery
was composed of Deibler and Smull.
He is listed in "Who's Who in America"
and in retirement, plans to do some
traveling.

Dor Smull

'17

Dr. Park W. Huntington of Wil-
mington, Delaware, was recent-
ly honored by the
a State of Delaware
at the annual Gov-
ernor's Day at Fort
Miles, Delaware.
He was cited in a
special order by the
State Adjutant Gen-
eral for his "many
years as a National
Dr. Huntington Guard chaplain, for
his military service
in two World Wars and his Christian
example and work among all faiths."
Dr. Huntington has recently published
a devotional booklet "This is the Hour".

'29

The Reverend Charles I. Rowc

recently invited President G.
Morris Smith to be special speaker for
the Trindle Spring Lutheran Church,
Mechanicsburg, Pa. as members cele-
brated their 190th anniversary.

'30

Paul M.

pointed

r»

Bishop was recently ap-
Director of the Harris-
fa urg Evening
School Program
where he has been
on the faculty for
23 years. Paul is
also on the faculty
of the William Penn
High School.

Paul M. Bishop 'QQ Walter C.
tJv M e t z gr e r

writes that he would be glad to be of
service to any Susquehanna Personnel
on military duty in his area. For the
past 9 years, he has been Civilian Man-
ager of the Navy Exchanges in the
Pennsylvania Area. His present address
is Custic Woods, 711 Bridle Road, Glen-
side, Pa.

'35

The Reverend Robert R. Clark

moved October 3 from his
Church in Mechanicsburg to the United
Lutheran Publication House, 1228
Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pa. He
edits two Church Publications, "Light
For Today" and the Pastor's Desk Book.
He is residing at 404 Linden Avenue,
Glenside, Pa. Dr. Ralph C. Geigle, Su-
pervising Principal of the Oakmont, Pa.
Schools has been elected to the Board
of Directors at Lycoming College.

'39

Louise West is now a teacher in
the Commercial Department of
the West Chester Joint Senior High
School. She formerly taught in the
Coaldale High School.

'41

Willard H. Schadel has been
promoted to the rank of major
in the U. S. Air Force Reserve, and is
presently assigned to the flight oper-
ations training course at Lehigh Uni-
versity.

William S. Clark is now the ed-
itor and publisher of a new
monthly magazine, "The Lehigh-Valley
Journal". "Bill" resigned his position
as Development Director at Cedar Crest
College to publish this magazine of 40
pages which features articles on Lehigh-
Valley industries, institutions, personal-
ities, history, etc. Two feature articles
were written by Dr. Nevin C. T. Shaffer.
x'49. James F. Howell has recently ac-
cepted the position of High School Prin-
cipal in the Orbisonia Area Joint
Schools.

'49

Edward D. "Skip" Madden, Jr.

has recently been promoted to
the National Advertising staff of The
Milwaukee Journal. His new address
is 1720 E. Newport, Milwaukee 11, Wise.
Mr. and Mrs. (PEGGY BATHGATE
'48) William Ruhl while touring Eu-
rope this summer met Ethel Taylor '26
at a hotel in Paris. The Ruhls were
just beginning their tour, while Miss
Taylor was ending hers.

'51

Virginia Lee Yinger has been
appointed as the first full-time
campus worker for
the National Luth-
eran Council of
Churches. She will
serve as advisor to
Lutheran student
associations in col-
leges and universi-
ties of the Houston
and Galveston area
of Texas. Joseph
P. DriseoU recently accepted a position
on the faculty of the New London Higli
School as an instructor in English. His
new address is 36 Fern Street, New-
London, Conn.

Virginia Yinger

'52

Chester G. Rowe was recently
elected Guidance Director of thf
Selinsgrove Area Joint Schools. "Chet"
is also assistant football coach.

'54

Bette Vincent has recently been
appointed Music Supervisor at
the Mendota Union Schools. Her ad-
dress is P. O. Box 83, Mendota, Calif.

December, 1955

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEVEN

S. U. Alumni at Cleveland Convention

^ J-

Susquehannans take time out lor a reunimi whMc at the Cleveland Convention
of United Lutheran Church Women. Seated around the luncheon table at Captain
Frank's Sea Food House are Dr. Martin L. Dolbeer, Sr. '16, Marion, Ohio, and Dr.
Barbara E. DeRemer '26, Montoursville, Pa., both of whom have served as mission-
aries in India for more than a quarter century; Mrs. Franklin C. Fry, guest, New
York City, wife of the President of the U.L.C.A.; Mrs. Essex Botsford Wagner '28,
Front Royal, Va.; Mrs. Hilda Bahner Lutz '24, Mahanoy City, Pa.; Mrs. John F.
Kindsvatter, (husband '32), Wooster, Ohio; Mrs. Susan Geise Shannon '15, Wil-
liamsport. Pa.; Mrs. Janet Earhart Harkins '36, Bloomfield, N. J.; Mrs. Ruth Bastian
Richard '22, Havertown, Pa.; and Mrs. G. Morris Smith, wife of President Smith.
Others at the convention unable to join the party were Dr. Russell Auman '20,
Springfield, Ohio; Dr. Nona M. Diehl '49, Philadelphia, Pa.; Dr. Mildred E. Winston
'21, Washington, D. C; Joanne Heinley x'54. New York City.

Standing on the dock afterward, ten hearty voices sent the music of Susque-
hanna's Alma Mater ringing out over the waters of Lake Erie.

MEET THE BRIDE
AND BRIDEGROOM

CAROL ANNE CLEMENT x'56 and

KAY G. CAMPBELL '54 became Mr.
and Mrs. in the First Presbyterian
Church, Blairsville, Pa. on August 13.
Alumni serving in the wedding party
were: Robert MacNamara '53, best
man; Betsy Shirk x'56, maid of honor
and Margie Lamon x'56, vocalist.
Kay is teaching and is Co-Head Coach
of Football at the Jersey Shore, Pa.
High School. Their address is 311i'2
Smith Street, Jersey Shore.

BARBARA MAY '55 and JAMES
ANOIA '55 were united in marriage
on September 11. Barbara is em-
ployed by the Department of Public
Welfare, Mineola, N. Y. as a Case
Worker while husband Jim is in
Military Service.

JAMES ALBERT TREXEL '50 took as
his bride Jane Barbara Zimmer, Oc-
tober 9, in the Moxham Lutheran
Church, Johnstown, Pa.

CLAIRE ROSENGARTEN x'56 became
the bride of WALTER C. ALBERT,

Jr. '55 on June 4, "in a little red brick
church in the State of Virginia". The
wedding was kept secret until mid-
September. They are living at 1614
Ridgeway Road, Havertown, Pa.

LT. (j.g.) GARDINER MAREK '51 was

married to Miss Evelyn Crosby on
August 21, in Charleston, S. C. Their
address will be 1 Wesson Avenue,
Charleston, S. C. until Gardiner's dis-
charge on March 5.

ROBERT J. FENSTERMACHER '52 was

married on November 5 to Doris
Warfel, in the Lancaster Avenue
Methodist Church. They reside at
421 North Pine Street, Lancaster, Pa.
were Bob is employed by the Raup
Supply Co.

LENORE GARMAN '47 became the
bride of Jackson G. Horner on No-
vember 11, in the Redeemer Lutheran
Church, Harrisburg. Mrs. Horner is
a music supervisor in the Harrisburg
school district.

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• • • xi. V

Susquehanna

. . . And, there's ^
/JEYI MUSIC BUlLUim

in-the-rik, "poo -'
Come more nonev notes

TO do IN THE MUSIC NOTES-

RND we'll bring- ■
THAT BUILDIN&
RIGHT DOWN

To THE S.U.CbMPUS EFIRThI

A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION of the
Women's Auxiliary of Susquehanna as
they face the last lap of their efforts
toward the NEW MUSIC BUILDING!

EIGHT

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

December, 1955

Football Changes
Announced; Juniata
Out After 24 Years

The Crusaders victory over Wagner
on Homecoming is now history, but the
echoes still ring. If the boys could win
but one game this year, it had to be
for the Alumni, and for the Alumni it
was. To be sure, the team had come
close to winning other games this year
and they eventually had to break
through. With their Coaches "Whitey"
Keil and Bob Pittello all set to welcome
their Alumni friends, the boys decided
it was to be this game.

Our two Coaches did a magnificent
job this year. Carrying one of the
smallest rosters in recent years and a
team made up mostly of Freshmen and
Sophomores, their success was due to
the tremendous enthusiasm whipped up
by the Coaches, and the expert scout-
ing of Coach A. A. Stagg, Jr.

Coach Keil, before leaving campus
said, "Prospects for next year are
bright. We lose only two men through
graduation and have several experi-
enced players now on campus who are
anxious to turn out for the first time.

"If the Alumni will help us", con-
tinued "Whitey", "we should be able to
recruit 10 or 12 good Freshmen; — and
please get word to the Alumni, — al-
though we will be very happy to get
some first string players, we will be
just as happy if they will send us some
boys who are not necessarily stars but
who have had the opportunity of play-
ing under good systems."

It is well know that the solution to
the woes of any athletic team is "sched-
uling", and Susquehanna's problem in
football is finding opponents who rep-
resent colleges of similar size and who
maintain the same athletic policies.

The 1956 schedule, just released by
the Athletic Committee, shows some
changes from the past few years.
Ursinus, Swarthmore, Wagner and Hav-
erford are still listed, but notably miss-
ing is Juniata. After a series of 24
games dating back to 1923, Juniata's
contract has not been renewed.

Our contract with the National Aggies
expires with the 1956 game and is not
to be renewed thereafter.

The Athletic Committee, shooting for
a seven game schedule, has brought in
one new opponent and is looking for a
second. The new opponent is Bridge-
water College of Bridgewater, Va.

THE SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

Miss HILDA KOLPIN
101 N. Karket St.,
Selinsgrove, Fa.

POSTMASTER — Please notify if undelivered
Entered at Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania Post Office as Second Class Matter

REUNION CLASSES FOR ALUMNI DAY

Alumni Day, May 5, should be on the calendar of every Alumnus.

President Clyde R. Spitzner, happy over the success of last year's Alumn'
Day Program, wants nothing short of 100% response from Reunion Classes.

Listed below are this year's Reunion Classes with names and addresses
of class presidents. If class presidents cannot promote Reunion Programs
this year. President Spitzner would like them to select some other class officer
and so notify the Alumni Office.

Anniv. Year President

55th 1901 Mr. Murray B. Herman, Linwood, Pa.

50th 1906 Rev. 1. W. Bingaman, 2019 Vt. St., Quincy, 111.

45th 1911 Dr. Latimer S. Landes, 454 W. Market St., York, Pa.

40th 1916 Rev. William E. Svvope, 1406 Oak Street, Lebanon, Pa.

35th 1921 Mr. Guy M. Bogar, 2936 Green Street, Harrisburg, Pa.

30th 1926 Mr. Theodore E. Ebbe.-ts, 608 Pickering St., Ogdensburg, N. Y.

25th 1931 Mr. S, Walter Foulkrod, 12 E. Princeton Road, Cynwyd, Pa.

20th 1936 Mr. Horace M. Hutchison, 625 Osborn Avenue, Morrisville, Pa.

15th 1941 Mr. Clyde D. Sechler, 228-07 A 69th Ave.. Bavside, L. I., N. Y.

10th 1946 Dr. Arthur J. Gelnett, 327 High Street, Milton, Pa.

5th 1951 Mr. Herbert R. Hains, Jr., 232 E. Cedar St., Livingston, N. J.

Dr. Cyril H. Has.s, i(J, pictured above with President G. Monis Smith and
Dean Russell Gait, received the honorary degree of Doctor of Science from Sus-
quehanna University at a special Chapel Service September 30. Dr. Haas had been
recommended by the faculty and Board of Directors for this degree some years ago
but had not been able to attend any of our Convocation exercises until his recent
return from Turkey where he had been a medical missionary for 40 years.

VOL. XXIV

SUSQUEHANNA UNIVlRSItiF

March, 1956

No. 3

Day
Issue

May
5th
1956

TWO

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

March, 1956

THE PRESIDENTS' CORNER . . .

Friendi;

This is the last opportunity I shall
have before Alumni Day to urge you to
return to the campus for a day of fel-
lowship and rejuvenation on May 5.
At this time we shall need every one
of you to assist in forming plans for
the Centennial in 1958.

As all of us rec-
ognize, 1956 is the
crucial year in our
planning, for this
is the year that will
tell whether or not
we shall get the
$700,000 from syn-
od, alumni, and our
friends, without
which we cannot
have a proper cele- !*■■• Smith

bration of the first 100 years. But this
appeal will go over the top, if all
sources of support work cooperatively.
In order that all parts of our con-
stituency take off with assurance, im-
portant announcements will be made
on May 5 to all alumni. It is urged
that you plan to be present. We are
counting on every ono of you.

Susquehanna had an unusual basket-
ball team this year, winning a majority
of their games. The regular team was
made up of a fine group, all of whom
were above average students. Brains
and good athletics go together. Now
the baseball season is on us and we
lock for a good season in this sport.
We feel, too, we have turned the corner
in football.

Hoping to greet you on May 5, I am
Faithfully yours,
G. MORRIS SMITH
President
Susquehanna U.

Dear Alumnus:

Alumni Day this year will be Satur-
day, May 5!

Plans have been completed to make
Alumni Day 1956 the finest in the his-
tory of the institu-
tion. A packed-full
schedule of activi-
ties has been plan-
ned for returning
alumni, their wives
and friends begin-
ning promptly at 10
in the morning.
Activities have been
so arranged to pro- Clyde Spitzner
vide diverjiflcation and selection.

All class reunion luncheons will be
served on the campus promptly at 12
noon. The various class reunion meet-
ings will be held immediately following
the luncheon in individual x'ooms in
Seibert Hall.

For the returning alumni whose
classes are not having anniversary re-
unions, a "picnic-style" luncheon will
be served on the campus at 12 noon.

The Johnstown Club is serving as the
official host for the occasion. A de-
tailed program schedule is listed in this
issue of the Alumnus. Class represen-
tatives who are spearheading the anni-
versary reunion celebrations are like-
wise listed in this issue.

Please make a special effort to return
to the campus May 5 and enjoy the day
renewing old acquaintances.

Slincerely yours,

CLYDE R. SPITZNER,

President

General Alumni Assn.

— Flashes from the Campus —

Frederick C. Billman, Associate Pro-
fessor of Music, presented his annual
piano recital on January 6. As usual it
was enthusiastically received.

ary 9. Miss Potteiger's collection con-
tained landscapes, still life, and por-
traits in various media.

On February 3 the music students
presented on the campus "A Night At
The Opera", a thoroughly enjoyable
opera containing much humor. The
program was in two parts: "The Im-
presario," a delightful Mozart comedy,
and "Sunday Excursion" by Alec
Wilder.

The New York University Glee Club
presented a special program in Seibert
Hall on February 21 under the spon-
sorship of the Chapel Choir. Playing
to a capacity audience, the proceeds
went to the Chapel Choir for new choir
gowns.

Miss Ann Potteiger, '12, well-known
Ambler, Pa. artist, held an exhibit of
her paintings in Bogar Hall on Febru-

Two authorities on the current scene
in Russia debated in Seibert Hall on
Thursday, Mar. 15, on the question, "Is
Revolution Possible in Russia?". The
debaters were Dr. Harry Schwartz, a

specialist on Soviet affairs with the
New York Times, and Mr. Boris Shub,
a writer and authority on international
affairs.

Susquehanna held its most successful
Career Conference on March 8. All
classes were canceled and the program
opened with a key-note address by Dr.
Arthur A. Hitchcock, Executive Secre-
tary of the American Personnel and
Guidance Association, Washington, D.
C. Then followed a panel discussion
on "What's Your Line?" After a re-
laxing coffee break, one-hour group
sessions were held when qualified rep-
resentatives of the various professions
met with students interested in their
particular fields.

The Conference was brought to an
end by a stimulating talk by Dr. Paul
C. Empie, of the National Lutheran
Council, New York City. Taking part
in the Conference were several Sus-
quehanna people including William O.
Roberts '29, Dr. Joseph Greco "41, Mr.
Earle I. Shobert, II '35, Dr. Mildred E.
Winston '21, and Mr. Paul C. Shatto '41.

On February 13, Susquehanna stu-
dents were privileged to hear a concert
by the Thiel College Choir under the
direction of Marlowe Johnson.

The Susquehanna University Library
recently has been selected to receive
one of the 1600 sets of Great Books of
the Western World. The books were
distributed through a selection commit-
tee of the American Library Association
under a grant from the Old Dominion
Foundation. The set contains 54 vol-
umes, spanning Western thought from
Homer and the Bible to the 20th cen-
tury.

Members of the three fraternities at
S. U. will assist in moving the Selins-
grove Little League baseball field as
their annual "Help Week" project. They
will begin work the week after Easter.

On March 9th, the Su.squchanna Uni-
versity concert band presented to an
over - capacity audience in Seibert
Chapel, their 6th annual program un-
der the direction of Dr. John R. Leach
'47. Featured soloist was Eleanor
Hinkle, Clarinetist.

Second quarter of the 1956 ULCA
Commentaries, used in Sunday schools
across the nation, is written by The
Reverend Benjamin Lotz, Assistant
Professor of Religion and Philosophy
at S. U.

(Continued on Page 5)

March, 1956

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

THREE

S. U. History to Be

Published by 1958

Susquehanna University Press, which
is committed to editing and publishing
the history of the University in time
for the Centennial year of 1958, is glad
to report that the writing of the manu-
script is completed up to the present
year of 1956. The finished material is
now in the hands of the editors who
will be busy with it for many months
to come.

By appointment of the Executive
Committee of the Board of Directors,
William S. Clark '48 was named to write
the history. After a number of years
of work, "Bill" completed the first sev-
enty years (1858-1927). Then the press-
ure of business activities prevented him
from having time to carry on the pro-
ject farther, and so in the summer of
1955 the Executive Committee ap-
pointed Dr. Arthur H. Wilson, Profes-
sor of English since 1931, to do the
writing from 1928 onward, the span of
the Smith Administration.

Dr. Wilson is well fitted to undertake
this assignment, not only through his
long interest in writing, editing, and
publishing, but also through his posi-
tion as an eye witness of the thirty
years that he will be narrating.

When William S. Clark started his
work on the history, he was a graduate
student at the University of Pennsyl-
vania, following his war service. At
Penn he centered his studies in the field
of American Civilization, a combination
of American History and American Lit-
erature. At Susquehanna "Bill" had
concentrated his work in this same
combined field. At present he is editor
and publisher of the "Lehigh Valley
Journal," a quality magazine with
headquarters in Fogelsville, Pa.

The general editors for the Centen-
nial History of Susquehanna University
are Dr. Russell W. Gilbert, Professor of
German at Susquehanna University
since 1930, and Dr. William A. Russ, Jr.,
who came to the campus as Professor of
History in 1933. Both of these profes-
sors have been members of the editor-
ial board of the "Susquehanna Univer-
sity Studies" for many years.

By the time that the history is on the
press during the coming year, it will
be the tenth volume to bear the imprint
of the Susquehanna University Press
during the past twenty- years, a record
which is definitely unusual for a small
American college and which warrants
the assertion that Susquehanna has
been a pioneer in publication among
small colleges in the United States. The

NECROLOGY

JOSEPH FOPEANO '26, a former Mid-
dleburg. Pa. resident, died January
3 at his home in Columbia, Pa. He
had been employed by the Peter
Lumber Co.

DR. HARRY C. ERDMAN '99, retired
Lutheran minister, died January 3,
at the Penny Farms Memorial Home
near Greencove Springs, Florida. He
had served charges in Freeport and
Pittsburgh, Penna., and Burkettsville,
Md., where he spent 33 years. Upon
his retirement in 1948, he and his
wife moved to Florida.

DR. ROBERT J. POTTEIGER x'18,
member of a well-known Susquehan-
na family and Veterinarian for 28
years in Selinsgrove, died December
13, 1955. He is survived by his wife,
the former Marian Moyer '17: two
brothers, Albert R. '20, principal of
Selinsgrove High School and Jack F.,
of New York City. Surviving sisters
are Mildred I. '29, teacher at Selins-
grove High School; Ann L. '12,
teacher in Ambler; Mary K. '24, who
is teaching in Susquehanna's Conser-
vatory of Music and Mrs. C. D. Over-
dorf of Aldan.

JOHN W. WILSON '21, former vocalist
with the St. Louis Opera Company,
died January 16 in New York City
while waiting to get a train for his
home in Lewistown. He was a veter-
an of two World Wars and had been
very active in community activities.

JOSEPH B. CLEMENT '15, former prin-
cipal of schools in Celoron and Gerry
counties, N. Y., died in December.
Since retiring in 1954 he had been a
resident of Salamanca, N. Y. At one
time he had been a research chemical
engineer for the Aluminum Company
and Union Carbide Company. He is
survived by his wife Rebecca, who
at one time also had been a student
at Susquehanna. Both Mr. and Mrs.
Clement were at the 40th Reunion of
his class last Alumni Day.

CHARLES H. ZIMMERMAN 16, of

Elizabethville, Pa., died December 6
in Harrisburg. He had served as
high school principal in the Upper
Dauphin County area for twenty-
two years. A veteran of World War
I, he also served as manager of the
State Unemployment Compensation
Office in Upper Dauphin County.

reason for this record lies in the excel-
lent nucleus of creative scholars to be
found on the faculty of Susquehanna.

98th Commencement Plans
Announced by Pres. Smith

President G. Morris Smith has re-
cently announced plans for Susque-
hanna's 98th Commencement Exercises,
to be held May 25 and 26. Plans are
being made for a memorable weekend
when degrees will bo conferred upon
seventy-two students.

At 7:30 p. m. on Friday, May 25, The
Reverend Viggo Swensen, D.D., Pastor
of Zion Lutheran Church, Harrisburg,
will deliver the Baccalaureate Sermon.
Prominent in church and community
work. Pastor Swensen is a member of
the Board of Directors of Susquehanna
University.

Addressing graduates and their friends
on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock will
be Chancellor William P. ToUey, of
Syracuse University. Chancellor Tolley
is one of America's great educators and
our graduates are greatly privileged to
have the opportunity of having him as
Commencement speaker.

BARBARA E. HILLARD '26, died on
December 15, 1955 in Newville, Pa.,
where she had been living for the
past two years.

HERBERT I. BRUNGART 00, member
of a well-known Susquehanna fam-
ily, died March 5 at his home in
Columbus, Ohio. In 1950, he had
been on the campus for his 50th re-
union and throughout the years had
been a faithful alumnus. One of five
brothers, his death marked the first
break in the family, but within a
week, word was received in Selins-
grove that his wife, Viola May had
also passed away. Professor Edwin
M. Brungart, for many years at Sus-
quehanna, is a brother, and Sally
Brungart Stevens, registrar at Sus-
quehanna, is a niece.

CHARLES PENROSE SCHADEL 16,

according to word just received on
campus, died December 3, 1954. He
had been living in Clingerstown, Pa.

MRS. SALLIE BURNS LENKER, a stu-
dent in the early years of the Mis-
sionary Institute, died March 7 at the
age of 92 years. Her husband, Dr.
John N. Lenker, until his death had
been a surgeon specialist on the staff
of St. Luke's Hospital, Cleveland,
Ohio. Since 1940, Mrs. Lenker had
lived in Dalmatia, Pa. She was deep-
ly interested in Susquehanna, and in
1945 endowed the Sallie Burns Len-
ker Scholarship for students of the
Dalmatia area.

FOUR

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

March, 1956

S. U. Receives $108,500 From Ford Foundation
A Challenge To Alumni, Says Pres. Smith

Great joy was occasioned on the Susquehanna campus when under date of
Monday, December 12, 1955, a release was made from the Ford Foundation indi-
cating that Susquehanna University would receive the sum of $108,500 as an addi-
tion to the endowment to be used for improving faculty salaries. The Ford Foun-
dation had first considered making it necessary for each institution to match the
sum allocated because it realized that its own contribution would need to be sup-
plemented by additional endowment in order to bring faculty salaries to a point
where they would be sufficient to secure able faculty people. However, the Foun-
dation finally decided not to make the matching of the gift a necessity.
It was also stated that the first half

of the gift might be expected by July
1, 1956, and the final payment by July
1, 1957. It is therefore clear that in-
terest on the full gift could not be ex-
pected until July of 1957, and that at
4% it would amount to only $4,340 for
a full year eligible for faculty salary
increments.

The Foundation meant its gift to
stimulate the giving of all supporters
of the college so that they would build
upon their inspiring gift additional
amounts in the endowment which could
be made useful in bringing faculty sal-
aries where they ought to be. We are
anxious to have all supporters of the
institution, tlierefore, understand that
the need is very great for making our
campaign this fall highly successful,
since $250,000 of the $700,000 goal will
be allocated to the general endowment
to strengthen the human side of the in-
stitution. Let there be, therefore, no
thought that Susquehanna's endowment
is now sufficient and nobody needs to give
to it, but on the other hand let e\-eryone
who believes in the need of making the
teaching profession attractive to our
finest and ablest people take a real
stock in the coming Centennial Appeal.

Junior Co-eds

FISHER — Karen Louise arrived at the
home of Mr. '51 and Mrs. (Marilyn
Kretz x'52) W. Donald Fisher, 5
Manor Drive, Apt. 8N, Newark 6,
N. J. Another daughter. Donna Lyn
is two years old.

MATTHEWS — a daughter, Evelyn
Christine, born September 2, 1955 to
Dr. '41 and Mrs. (Evelyn Williamson
'43) Matthews of 920 S. Ninth Street,
Edinburg, Texas. Two sons, John
Robert, four, and Stephen Eugene,
one, complete the trio.

BOTTIGER— Ann Vern, born Septem-
ber 29, 1955 to Mr. and Mrs. (Carol
Reidler '53) E. Lawrence Bottiger.
The Bottigers reside at 231 Hanover
Street, Gettysburg, Pa. while Larry
continues his studies in Theology.

MEET THE BRIDE
AND BRIDEGROOM

MARILYN JANE FETTEROLF 54 was

married to Richard Bowers, June 16,
1955, by The Rev. Harold L. Rowe
'34, in Trinity Lutheran Church,
Johnstown, Pa. Marilyn's husband
is a graduate of Penn State and is
employed by E. I. DuPont de Ne-
mours Co. They are residing at 5
Wofford Circle, College Acres, Aiken,
S. C.

MARY ELLEN KREBS '55 and KARL

NORMAN STAHL '54 were married
in St. Paul's Reformed Church, Beav-
ertown, Pa., on December 24. Mrs.
Stahl is teaching music in Southamp-
ton, Pa., while Karl teaches in the
Chambersburg H. S.

ALICE FELLOWS x 56 and DWIGHT
E. KEENER '54 were united in mar-
riage in Trinity Episcopal Church,
Swarthmore, Pa. in early December.
Dwight is associated with General
Motors Acceptance Corp., Harrisburg.

HELEN LOUISE HASSINGER 55 be-
came the bride of Richard Morgan
Hughes, on Christmas Day, in Em-
manuel Lutheran Church, Middle-
burg, Pa. Mrs. Hughes is employed
as secretary in the Snyder County
Prothonotary's Office.

.■VDDLEMAN — a daughter, Margaret
Belle, born to Mr. and Mrs. (Carmen
Beckwith '46) Harry V. Addleman.
Brother Wayne is eighteen months
and proud as a peacock.

JOHNS — a unique birth announcement
from Dr. '46 and Mrs. (Gayle Clark
'47) Roswell Johns of Millerstown
informed us that James Clark was
born December 24, 1955. James has
two sisters, Nancy and Marilyn.

GRUND— Gail Ann, born to Mr. '50 and
Mrs. (Lois Seybrecht x'51) Charles
Grund on October 12, 1955. They
are presently residing at 51 Grove
Street, Elmira, N. Y.

Crusaders Basketball

Team Best Since 1947

(By George Pospisil)

The Crusader varsity basketball team
turned in their best record since the
1947-48 season. They finished the year
with a 10-8 log; the courtmen of "47-48"
racked up 12-5.

The Orange & Maroon played some
tough competition and were considered
the underdog in more than half of their
contests.

The team was led by the brilliant
Frank Romano, a junior from Weather-
ly. Pa. Frank was ranked sixth in the
nation in scoring with his 29 point
average in 18 games. He broke the all-
time Susquehanna scoring record with
an amazing total of 521 points. Evan
Zlock was the previous record holder.
(Continued on Page 8)

LAYMAN — a daughter, Barbara Jo,
born on November 28, 1955 to Mr.
and Mrs. (Joann Mosholder '54)
Frank R. Layman. The Laymans re-
side at 735 East 1st Place, Mesa,
Arizona.

HARTLEY— David Allan, born to Mr.
and Mrs. (Barbara Watkins '50) Al-
lan Hartley on December 1, 1955.
The Hartleys make their home at 12
Wyman Street, Waterbury, Conn.

HAAG — a daughter, Cathy Lynne is the
main topic of conversation at the
home of Mr. '55 and Mrs. (Carolyn
Hestor x'57) Donald Haag of II86V2
Park Ave., Williamsport.

ROSS — Randall Lee arrived November
21, 1955 at the home of Mr. '54 and
Mrs. (Dorothy Apgar '53) Sam Ross
of Mahwah, N. J. Another son, David
Allan, celebrated his first birthday
in October.

HUGAS — Margaret Louise, born to the
Rev. '48 and Mrs. (Rachael Berg-
stresser x'49) Howard S. Hugas on
February 24 in the General Hospital,
Wilmington, Del. They reside in
Newark, Del.

LADY — a son, Timothy was born to the
Rev. '48 and Mrs. (Eleanor Steele '48)
Charles L. Lady on November 9,
1955. They have one other son, Jon-
athan who is three and a half .years
old. Their home is in Stewartstown,
Pa., where the Rev. Lady is the Pas-
tor of Felton Lutheran Church.

DAVENPORT — a son. William Clark
Davenport, II, was born March 10 to
Mr. '53 and Mrs. (Margaret Hender-
son x'54) William C. Davenport. The
Davenports have another child, Ann,
who is now two years old.

March, 1956

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

FIVK

Dick Hummel

Dick Hummel Takes Over
Baseball Coaching Duties

With basketball tucked away for an-
other year and a high sports spirit on
campus, baseball now is the chief topic
of conversation with everyone.

Early spring training has been con-
siderably delayed because of the
weather, but the
team has been
working out in the
gym. Several boys
from last year's
squad have turned
out and a flock of
new candidates are
available.

Bob Bastress '39,
coach for several
years, has recently been appointed As-
sistant Superintendent of Schools in
Snyder County and is not able to con-
tinue his coaching interests. Bob,
through the years, made an outstanding
contribution to Susquehanna's sports
program, and it was with deep regret
that his resignation was received.

Another former student of S. U., Dick
Hummel, has taken over the coaching
responsibilities. Dick, a well - known
Northumberland, Pa. teacher and coach,
attended Susquehanna in 1937 and
played both basketball and baseball.
He is a graduate of Bloomsburg State
Teachers College and has been active in
baseball circles since his first year at
S. U. He has played in the Michigan
State League, the Middle Atlantic Lea-
gue, and the Canal Zone League of
Panama. After serving with the Armed
Forces, he was a member of the orig-
inal House of David Club.

A pitcher and utility infielder, Hum-
mel has been coaching in the Sunbury,
Selinsgrove, Northumberland area for
the past few years, and has devoted
much of his time to officiating both
basketball and baseball throughout the
Central Pennsylvania area. He is now
Principal of the Charles Steele Element-
ary School, Northumberland, Pa.

The spring schedule is as follows:

April 7 — Lebanon Valley A

April 9 — National Aggies H

April 12 — Elizabethtown A

April 14 — Kej-stone H

April 16 — Juniata H

April 20 — Temple A

April 21— Drexel A

April 23— Bucknell A

April 28— Albright A

April 30— Bucknell H

May 5 — Lycoming H

May 7 — Dickinson H

May 10— Wilkes H

May 12 — Juniata A

May 15— Gettysburg H

Alumni Day

Program — May

10:00 A. M.

Registration (and all day
thereafter)

10:30 A.M.

Council Meeting in 103 Bogar

12 Noon

Luncheon and Class Reunions
on the campus (weather per-
mitting, otherwise, inside.)

2:00 P. M.

General Alumni Assembly in
Seibert Hall

3:00 P. M.

Miscellaneous activities . . .
take your choice:

1. Baseball — Crusaders vs.
Lycoming.

2. "Little Theatre" production.

3. Musical Festival.

6:00 P. M.

Annual Dinner

Hosts for the day Members

of the Johnstown District Alumni

Club.

Flashes from the Campus

(Continued from Page 2)

Mr. and Mrs. Russell C. Hatz, mem-
bers of the faculty of the Conservatory
of Music, presented to an enthusiastic
audience, the second of the S. U. fac-
ulty recitals on Friday, January 13, in
Seibert Chapel.

Apologies

The cast of "A Night At The Opera"
journeyed to the Johnstown area the
week of January 8 and presented high
school assembly programs in six dif-
ferent schools.

The editorial staff of the Alumnus
offers apologies to S. U.'s Lamar D. In-
ners. Instructor in Accounting, for not
giving him a by-line in his most inter-
esting article which appeared in the
last issue of the Alumnus.

Many expressed interest in learning
of Susquehanna's internship program
for accountants and due to an error in
proof-reading, Mr. Inners was not given
credit for writing the article.

ALUMNI DAY, MAY 5, 1956

The Boy

and His Career*

"Somewhere in this day's twilight,
there is a boy sitting alone. He may
be your son or a neighbor's son. He
is thinking about his most pressing
obligation — what to do with his life,
what to make of himself. . . . Out
of nowhere, perhaps, will come the
realization that he will find personal
growth and confidence and the full
life if he can onl.y make a plane that
will fly better in the air, or a machine
that will run better on rails: or . . .
a device to lessen human drudgery
in the home, or build a home so
beautiful and so full of human satis-
faction that it will excel all that has
gone on before. . . . Somewhere to-
day that boy . . . will hear the sounds
of industry, the turbulence of the
giant tools that must be designed
and serviced and redesigned and
rebuilt. He will hear the rumbles in
a steel plant, the ring of glass, the
clatter of machines that spin and
weave, the whirl of the printing
presses, and the roar of the jets. He

may even hear the depressing an-
guished cries of our outworn cities
— cities that need new architectural
life, that need new modes of human
shelter; that need his youth and his
groping mind.

"Somewhere in that young valiant
mind struggling with its grave prob-
lem will emerge the image of men
of science and men of engineering
— men like you — who became what
they are, not through compulsion,
but of their own free will — not in
the expectation of easy riches, but
rather in the dedicated hope that
their chosen career may afford them
at least one fleeting moment of
major achievement. . . . He will see
himself grasping your work, build-
ing mightily upon what you have
built. In what you have pioneered,
he will see the great challenge of
America for his own work and for
his own life."

•■■Excerpt from an address by Roger M. Blough '25 before the American
Institute of Electrical Engineers

SIX

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

March, 1956

— Susquehannans on Parade —

'11

Mr. and Mrs. Claude G. Aikens

left Saturday, March 17, to sail

from New York City for a trip abroad.

f-tn Dr. Park W. Huntington has

1 I started a second radio program
entitled, "Wake Up America" in addi-
tion to "This Is The Hour" which is
now in its third year.

9t\-t Mrs. (Marie Romig) Park W.
Li 1 Huntington was recently elected
President of the Wilmington Council of
the United Church Women. She is also
serving as Chairman of Radio for the
Department of Delaware, American
Legion Auxiliary.

>rtp Roger M. Blough, Chairman of
LiO the Board of United States Steel
Corp., was one of the award winners in
the public address division of Freedoms
Foundation at Valley Forge, in the
Foundation's annual awards program
for the greatest contribution to a bet-
ter understanding of the American Way
of Life during 1955.

'27

Addison Pohle, at the annual
conference at Buckhill Falls in
October, was elected Vice-President of
the Pennsylvania Congress of Parents
and Teachers.

'28

The Rev. Martin L. Dolbeer, Sr.,
Pastor of Saint Paul's Evangeli-
cal Lutheran Church, Marion, Ohio,
sent to the Alumni Office a "Susque-
hanna Hymn" which he had written
some time ago. It has been turned over
to the Conservatory of Music. Our
thanks to the Rev. Dolbeer.

William O

this year as

Wm. O. Roberts

Roberts is serving
President of the
Pennsylvania Music
Educators Associ-
ation. At this year's
annual meeting in
Harrisburg, he was
instrumental in
having Susquehan-
na's S. A. I. chorus
sing in conjunction
with a talk given
by Dr. John R.

Leach '47, "On Contemporary Music."

Harold N. Moldenke, author of "Plants
of the Bible", "American Wild Flow-
ers", etc., and his wife will act as
guides on a trip to the Holy Land this

spring. The tour is being offered in
co-operation with the Dee Travel Ag-
ency, Inc., an agency with much exper-
ience in arranging garden tours to var-
ious parts of the world.

'31

Commander Warren L. Wolf,

chaplain of Mare Island, Calif.
Naval Base for
more than two
years, has been as-
signed as the first
chaplain aboard the
SARATOGA, super
aircraft carrier.
The SARATOGA is
the second of the
Forrestal class car-
riers. Prior to be-
ing chaplain at
Mare Island, Com-
mander Wolf was aboard the carrier
USS BADOENG STRAIT and during
World War II was on the carrier USS
WINDHAM BAY.

Cmdr. Wolf

'33

J. Donald Steele, prominent
Northumberland, Pa. attorney,
was elected President of United Hos-
iery Mills, Inc. He is past commander
of American Legion Post 44 and serves
as solicitor for Northumberland Bor-
ough Council.

'35

The Rev. Robert T. Clark re-
cently resigned from his pas-
torate of Trinity Lutheran Church in
Mechanicsburg, Pa., and is now on the
editorial staff of the United Lutheran
Publication House, Philadelphia. Now
serving Trinity Lutheran is the Rev.
Elmer Drumm.

'37

The Rev. E. Raymond Shaheen

accepted a call to become pastor
of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Silver
Spring, Md. He had been pastor of
Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church,
South Williamsport, for 15 years. Be-
fore leaving, more than 600 members
of Messiah gathered in the new edu-
cational building of the parish to say
goodby to the Shaheens. The farewell
took the form of a TV program, "This
is Your Life", on which President G.
Morris Smith appeared.

'39

Jess Kemberling, President of
the Dutch Pantry, has built a
new restaurant to add to his present
chain of six. It is located in St. Peters-
burg, Fla.

The Rev. John R. Knaul, Pastor of the
E\-angelical Church, Montgomery, Pa.,
had a mortgage burning ceremony on
January 8. The new Church, under
construction since 1950, cost over $100,-
000.

'41

The Rev. G. Robert Booth, pas-
tor of Pleasant Valley, Pa. Ev-
angelical and Reformed Church, has
been named to serve as good-will am-
bassador to New England in April.

Merle V. Hoover, since 1948 with RCA
in Lancaster, Pa., has recently cooper-
ated on a published study by the title
of "High-Speed Electronic Fault Pro-
tection For Power Tubes And Their
Circuitry". For several years he has
been engaged in the development of
super-power circuits and rectifiers, to-
gether with UHF circuitry. He is at
present, manager of Application Engi-
neering for Large Power Tubes.

Dr. William D. May has been named
dean of Johnson Teachers College,
Johnston, Vt. Dr. May served on the
faculty of the University of Florida,
Texas College of Arts and Instructions,
and Berea College, Ky.

> J p Franklin Wolfe, head of the
^D Frackville High School Music
Department, was Host Director for the
Eastern All-State Band, a group repre-
senting all high schools in the eastern
section of Penna. The Festival was held
February 3 and 4 in the Frackville
High School Auditorium. Eric Leidzen,
NYC, nationally prominent arranger,
director, and conductor was guest con-
ductor.

'47

Mrs. Betty Leach (Elizabeth
Anne Miller) taught music at

Lycoming College the first semester of

this year.

'49

The Rev. Edwin L. Bittenbender.

of Berwick, Pa. and his wife,
Methodist missionaries, left in Febru-
ary for Lucknow, India, where they
will serve for the next five years. The
Rev. Bittenbender will teach in the
Department of Religion at Lucknow
Christian College. The conplc previ-
ously were in India from 1949 to 1952.

Lt. Robert L. Goetz (MC), USNR is
studying at the School of Naval Avi-
ation Medicine, Pensacola, Fla.

'50

1st Lt. James O. Rumbaugh, Jr.

was recently graduated from
the Military Medical Orientation pro-
gram at the Medical Field Service, Fort

March, 1956

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEVEN

PFEIFFER- COACHED NET WIZARDS OF '55 -'56

(See Pospisil Story Page 4)

Back row (left to right) — Frank Romano, Gene Wltiak, Dwight Huseman, Jim Stone, John Anthony, and
Coach Ed Pfeiffer. Front row — Joe Osinchak, Dick Purncll, Brian Donley, Gerry Herbster, and Bob Fiscus.

Mascots are Edward and Elwood Stetler.

Sam Houston, Tex. Lt. Rumbaugh has
received orders assigning him to Fort
Bragg, N. C.

'51

Robert J. Henninger has accept-
ed a position with the Independ-
ent Oil Company of Pennsylvania which
is affiliated with the Socony Oil Com-
pany. He is presently undergoing a
six month training program in Altoona,
Pa.

'52

Jacquelyn McKeever at the time
of going to press had won first
prize on the TV program "Chance of a
Lifetime", for three successive weeks.
Each week the prize has been $1000
and a week's engagement at the Ver-
sailles Hotel, Fla.

Bob Dunlap has been studying at the
Vienna State Academy under a fellow-
ship with the Austrian Government. He
is the first American musician to be
given a full fellowship under this plan.

'53

Chitose Kei Sasaki, back in Ja-
pan, has recently written the
Alumni Office saying she "enjoyed the
Susquehanna football scores through
the Japanese papers." She sends her
greetings to all.

Charles A. Snyder, Jr., a senior at Lu-
theran Theological Seminary, Gettys-
burg, Pa., has accepted a call to be-
come assistant pastor of Trinity Lu-
theran Church, Chambersburg, Pa. He
will assume full duties the first week
in June, following his graduation and
ordination.

'54

Lt. Frank D. Richards, AF, has

recently been awarded his silver
observer's wings and Second Lieuten-
ant's commission. He will receive fur-
ther advanced specialty training in
radar bombardment and electronics af-
ter an operational tour. He is now as-
signed to Mather Air Force Base, Calif.

'55

Ivars Avots was graduated from
the Univ. of Penna. in January.
He received a master's degree in busi-
ness administration.

Kenneth Erdley, Jr. recently completed
nine weeks of basic training at the
Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, Md.
He is still at Bainbridge as a medical
corpsman.

Ruth E. Scott appeared in a recent Du
Pont publication "The Salesman Story".
She is currently employed in the Film
Dept. Sales Service laboratory near
Wilmington, Del., where she tests cello-
phane for better supermarket-type food
cases for keeping meats and vegetables
fresh.

'56

Doris Moon has accepted a posi-
tion in the bacteriology labora-
tory at the Pennsylvania Hospital in
Philadelphia.

Carroll S. Millard has accepted a posi-
tion with the Bell Telephone Company
in Reading, Pa.

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THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

March, 1956

JOHNSTOWN

The spring meeting of the Johnstown
District Alumni Club will be held Ap-
ril 12, at the White Star Hotel, Jenners.
Dr. Arthur H. Wilson, Professor of
English at S. U.. will be the speaker.
NEW JERSEY

The spring meeting of the North Jer-
sey District Club was held February 25
at Friar Tuck Inn, Cedar Grove. The
speaker for the evening was Mr. Henry
J. "Whitey" Keil, football coach at S. U.
CENTER-UNION

The Alumni office has received word
from Ralph E. Beahm, President of the
Center-Union Club, saying that plans
are being made for a meeting to be
held some time in April. Within a
short time, notice will go out to mem-
bers.

YORK-HANOVER

The annual Spring Banquet and
Meeting is to be held on April 12, at
the Colonial Hotel on Continental
Square, York, Penna.

PITTSBURGH

Word has been received from Dr.
Reed Speer, President of the Pittsburgh
Alumni Club, that a meeting is being
planned for the early spring. At a later
time, details will be sent to members.
HARRISBURG

The Harrisburg District Alumni Club
will hold its spring meeting on April 27,
at the Dutch Pantry, Lemoyne.
ALTOONA

The Altoona District Alumni Club
will hold its annual spring meeting
April 24 at the Replogle Party House,
Roaring Spring, Pa. Dr. Russell W.
Gilbert will be the speaker.
PHILADELPHIA

The annual Spring Banquet of the
Philadelphia Club will be held Thurs-
day, April 26 at St. Paul's Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Plumstead and Con-
gress Avenues in Lansdowne. Dinner
will be served at 6:30 p. m. preceded
by the usual half-hour fellowship.

Crusaders Basketball

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Romano was nominated to the all-
state team and captured the eye of
several professional teams.

The Crusaders started slowly losing
their opener to Juniata, downing Ur-
sinus, and then dropping successive
games to Lycoming, Wilkes and Ly-
coming again.

A strong Dickinson team was next on
the schedule; they were beaten 77-62
and the PfeifEer-coached team was off

THE SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

I'^L

POSTMASTER — Please notify if undelivered
Entered at Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania Post Office as Second Class Matter

Anniversary Class Reunions For Alumni Day

The various class reunions are the heart of an ALUMNI DAY Program,
and it is the hope of the Alumni Council that reunion groups will get be-
hind this year's program with enthusiasm.

Listed below are the classes, with their representatives, that will have
an anniversary this year. If you have not heard from your representative,
will you write and say you are interested in a reunion of your class.

Anniv. Year Representative

*55th
«50th
45th
40th
35th
30th
25th
20th
15th
10th
* 5th

1901
1906
1911
1916
1921
1926
1931
1936
1941
1946
1951

Dr. Latimer S. Landes, 454 West Market Street, York. Pa.
The Rev. William E. Swoope, 1406 Oak Street, Lebanon, Pa.
Dr. Mildred E. Winston. 3060 16th St. N.W., Washington, D. C.
Theodore E. Ebberts, 608 Pickering St.. Ogdens'ourg, N. Y.
S. Walter Foulkrod, 12 East Princeton Road. Cynwyd, Pa.
Horace M. Hutchison. 625 Osborne Avenue, Morrisville, Pa.
Clyde D. Sechler, 228-07A 69th Avenue. Bayside. L. I., N. Y.
Dr. Arthur J. Gelnett, 327 High Street. Milton, Pa.

*At the time of going to press, no definite word of reunion plans had been
received.

on a five game victory string. Among
the vanquished teams were Drexel Tech
and Hartwick College of New York.

After losing to Juniata and Elizabeth-
town, the Crusaders knocked off Frank-
lin & Marshall, Western Maryland and
Washington College.

The highlight of the entire season
was the Philadelphia Textile game on
March 3. Textile came to Selinsgrove
sporting a 19-2 record, and their league
championship. The S. U. cagers played
a fine game to beat the visitors 64-61.

The basketball picture is very bright
for next year. In addition to Romano,
Coach Ed. Pfeiffer will have returning
Dwight Huseman 6' 6" rebounder, Ger-
ry Herbster, ace floorman and play-
maker. Gene Witiak 6' 3" freshman,
who made a tremendous difference to
the team this year, and 3 letter-man
Dick Purnell.

The other boys on the squad who did
not see much action this year are ex-
pected back, along with two players
who will join the squad for the first

TROPHY IN HONOR
OF STAGG

A trophy, to be known as the Amos
Alonzo Stagg Memorial Trophy, has
recently been purchased by the Men's
Student Council and will be awarded
to the intramural team that compiles
the most points throughout the school
year.

Competition for this trophy will be
determined on a point basis. Each
group or fraternity will have a running
score throughout the year according to
its showing in all sports under intra-
mural league competition and the group
or fraternity having the accumulated
highest point total at the conclusion of
the spring program, shall be awarded
the trophy. The trophy must be won
three times in succession in order to be
retired.

The trophy is a beautiful one and
has been admired by all who have seen
it.

time and who should give Coach Pfeif-
fer the all-important depth which was
lacking this year.

^SQUEHAhWAl'iSI/VERSiry

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VOL. XXIV

June, 1956

No. 4

Susquehanna's new music building, pictured above, will contain besides twenty practice rooms, four

classrooms, a rehearsal room, ten studios for individualized instruction, a library and

listening room, a reception room, and an office for the director of the

music division. Detailed plans are now in process, and

it is expected construction will be started

in the fall.

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THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

June, 1956

Dr. Smith Says '1956 -A Crucial Year";
Centennial Program Based on S.U/s Needs

The 98th session at Susquehanna University closed with Commencement,
May 26, when 75 seniors were graduated. The day was beautiful, sunny and
clear and there was a fine spirit of fellowship in evidence. The address by
Chancellor William P. Tolley on the subject, "Your View cf the Universe," was
well taken and pointed out that the educated man affirms ccnstantly the pos-
sibility of "change for the better."

During these summer months we shall be working to bring about "changes
for the better" at S.U.

Cluh News

These changes are contingent upon
a successful Centennial Appeal.
1956 — A Crucial Year — To students,
faculty, alumni. Church constituency
and friends of Susquehanna Univer-
sity, this is a crucial year. For it is
during this year we have determined
to match the needs of the college with
adequate plant and human resources.
Our answer to these needs will be
made this fall.

Program Based en Long Study — Our

centennial program has been based on
a thorough study of the institution's
needs as made by faculty, adminis-
tration, alumni and trustees. These
needs are very real. No longer can
we hold or secure competent personnel
without strengthening the financial
roots cf the university by a substan-
tial addition to the endowment. And
our library, the intellectual heart of
the college, must have more space
both for books and readers. By 1958,
our 100th anniversary, we have care-
fully planned the following accomplish-
ments:

(1) An addition to endow-
ment for stronger sup-
port of personnel 5250,000

(2) A New Music

Building $300,000

(3) An addition to the

Library $150,000

$700,000

This means a total cf $700,000 is
needed to achieve our centennial ob-
jectives. Toward this goal Synod voted
last year to raise this fall $500,000.
The college can now guarantee the ad-
dition of $200,000 over and above the
Synodical objective of $500,000.

A Worthy Record of Service — It is

practically impossible to appraise the
results flowing from 98 years of Chris-
tian testimony in the education of more
than 8000 young men and women who
have gone into many vocations. The
(Continued on Page Seven)

Junior Co-eds

ALBERT — a son, Glenn David, arrived
on March 30. The parents are Mr. '55
and Mrs. (Claire Rosengarten x'56)
Walter Albert who are residing at
1614 Ridgeway Road, Havertown, Pa.

DORWARD— John Stephen, on Feb. 21
arrived at the home of The Rev. and
Mrs. (Marian Steigerwalt '49) Craig
J. Dorward, who live in Kutztown,
Pa. The Dorwards have a daughter,
Kristin Anne, who is a cute 2V2.

GUNDRLM — Daniel Goss appeared on
the scene March 31, at the home of
Mr. '48 and Mrs. (Edith Dorothy Eil-
hardt '48) Eugene H. Gundrum, R. D.
4, Oak Grove, Library, Pa. Daniel
is their first child.

ISAACS — a daughter, Mary Ellen, was
born on March 24, in St. Luke's Hos-
pital, Bethlehem, Pa., to Mr. '43 and
Mrs. (Louise Kresge '45) Lawrence
M. Isaacs. The Isaacs' residence is
at 826 Maple Rd., Hellertown, Pa.,
and they have three other children,
Jane Louise, six; John David, five,
and Thomas Lawrence, three.

JEFFERS — Karen Anne and Sharon
Lee, lovely identical twin girls, ar-
rived on May 4 at the home of Mr.
■53 and Mrs. (Helen Elise Von Lynn
'53) Harvey P. Jeflfers. The Jeffers
are now residing at 56 South Ave.,
Hilton, N.Y., where "Jeff" is em-
ployed with the Phoenix Mutual Life
Insurance Co. as a field representa-
tive. They have one other child,
"Kirk," who is now 18 months old.

JONES — Nancy Bronwyn was born to
Mr. '52 and Mrs. (Betty Reisch '48)
Cynddylan M. Jones, 5383 Charles
St., Philadelphia. Pa., on April 12.
Nancy is their second child; the
first, a young man named Billy.

McLAIN — a daughter, Megan Elizabeth,

arrived at the McLain home at 111

W. Walnut Street, Sclin.sgrove, Pa.,

on April 1. The happy parents are

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ALTOONA

Members of the Altoona District
Club held an enthusiastic meeting at
the Replogle Party House, Roaring
Spring, April 24. Campus representa-
tive and guest speaker was Dr. Russell
W. Gilbert. Ofilcers elected were Rus-
sell F. Brown '48, President; Dr. Mil-
lard G. Fisher '50, Vice-President and
Mrs. Melvin (Mary Weaverling '32)
Garber, Secretary-Treasurer. April 27,
1957 has been set as the date for next
\ear's meeting.

CENTER-UNION

The Spring meeting of the Center-
Union Club was held April 26 at the
Evangelical and Reformed Church.
Aaronsburg. Guest speaker was Dr.
William A. Russ, Jr. All officers were
re-elected. President, Ralph E. Beahm
'30: Vice-President, Paul D. Reamer '31
and Secretary-Treasurer Shirley Sho-
walter Boyer '50.

JOHNSTOWN

The Johnstown District Alumni Club
held its annual spring banquet at the
White Star Hotel, Jennerstown, April
12. There were 42 present. Newly
elected officers are Michael L. Masto-
vich '39, President: Ernest F. Walker
'21, Vice President; Mrs. George R.
(Grace R. Walter '40) Fries, Secretary,
and Robert Gabrenya '40, Treasurer.
Dr. I. Hess Wagner, '98, was named
to the executive committee. Guest
speaker for the evening was Dr. Ar-
thur H. Wilson, head of the English
Department at the University. Enter-
tainment was provided by three of Mr.
Mastovich's students.

HARRISBURG

The spring meeting of the Harris-
burg District Alumni Club was held
Friday, May 11, at the Dutch Pantry
in Lemoyne. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
President, Marsh C. Bogar '51; Vice
President, Lester C. Heilman '52; Sec-
retary - Treasurer, Catherine Byrod
Whitman '44.

Entertainment for the evening was
provided by Miss Marilyn Slyoff, stu-
dent violinist at S.U., accompanied by
Miss Janet Rohrbach '46. Harvey A.
Heintzleman '27. outgoing president,
after brief remarks, introduced Dr. G.
Morris Smith who outlined plans for
Susquehanna's Centennial.

Present at the meeting was Mr. Ray-
mond P. Garman of the York District
(Continued on Page Three)

Entered as second-class matter September 26, 1931, at the Post Office at Selinsgrove, Pa., under the Act of August 24, 1912.
Published four times a year by Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa., in months of September, December, March and June.

June, 1956

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

THREE

CLUB NEWS

(Continued from Page Two)
Club, who explained York's student
scholarship program.

Dr. John I. Woodruff was also pres-
ent and read some of his poetry to the
enjoyment of those present. Special
tribute was paid to Jerry D. Bogar, Jr ,
because of his birthday.

During the meeting, members dis-
cussed the possibility of the York and
Harrisburg District Clubs jointly rent-
ing for an evening, the Allenberry
Playhouse, Boiling Springs, in order
to raise funds.

LEHIGH-VALLEY

The Lehigh-Valley District Alumni
Club is planning a July picnic accord-
ing to word received from the Presi-
dent, Mrs. Erma Stahl Everitt '23.
SUSQUEHANNA-VALLEY

Election of Newton Kerstetter '13,
Sunbury, as president, merging of the
Sunbury and Selinsgrove Clubs, and
an address by Dean Gait, featured the
April 24th meeting of the Sunbury
Area Alumni which was held this year
in the Hotel Neff, Sunbury. Re-elected
to the office of secretary was Miss B.
Mary Shipe '42. Speaking briefly was
Raymond P. Garman '30, who described
the scholarship program of the York
Alumni Club and stated that he and his
brother would contribute fifty dollars
yearly in memory of their brother Al-
ton, if a scholarship program for the
Club were planned. Harold Benion '39
and Jane Schnure '39 were asked to
make a study of a possible scholarship
program.

Fred Billman '36 introduced mem-
bers of the Phi Mu Delta Fraternity
quartet who entertained with several
numbers. 'With the merging of the two
clubs, the new name decided upon was
the Susquehanna-'Valley District Alum-
ni Club of Susquehanna University.
YORK

The York District Alumni Club held
its spring meeting on April 12 at the
Colonial Hotel in York. Approximately
fifty members were present. Dr. G.
Morris Smith was the principal
speaker. Elected as president was H.
■Vernon Ferster '36.

PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia Club members, on April
26, met at St. Paul's Evangelical Luth-
eran Church, Lansdowne, and elected
Kenneth A. Lenker '52 as president for
the ensuing year. Highlight of the
meeting was the awarding of the "S"
in Life Award to Clyde R. Spitzner, for
many years active in the Philadelphia
Club and for the past three years. Pres-
ident of the General Alumni Associ-
ation. Guest speaker from the campus
was Coach •■'Whitey" Keil '39.

June Commencement Pays Honor to
25 -year Faculty and Church

Alumni,
ignitaries

Eleven Faculty members, active and emeriti, receive frcm Dr. John F.
Harkins, Pres. of the Bd. of Directors, awards of honor fcr distinguished service
to the University. This was a feature of this year's Commencament program.

L. to R. are: Dr. Percy M. Linebaugh, Dr. Arthur H. 'Wilson, Dr. George
E. Fisher, Prof. E. M. Brungart, Dr. Harkins, Dr. Smith, Miss Mary Pctteiger,
Dr. George F. Dunkelberger, Dr. John 1. 'Woodruff, Dr. Russell 'W. Gilbert and
Dr. John J. Houtz. Not present was Dr. A. 'W. Ahl.

Three Pastors receive the Honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity — the
Rev. Paul W. DeLauter of Mifflintown, the Rev. Thomas Atkinson '23, Chaplain
of the State Penitentiary at Graterford, and the Rev. Herbert H. Schmidt '31,
Librarian at the Gettysburg Theol. Sem. Center (next to Pres. Smith) is Dr.
Wm. P. Tolley, Chancellor of Syracuse Uni\'. and Commencement speaker.

FOUE

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

June, 1956

SPITZNER RE-ELECTED
PRES. OF GENERAL
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

With the father-son combination of
Jerry D. Bogar, Jr., and Guy M. Bogar
receiving Susquehanna's first outstand-
ing achievement award, and Dr. Arthur
H. Wilson receiving a 25-year Faculty
cup. Alumni of Susquehanna held one
of their most enthusiastic Alumni Day
Programs on May 5.

Re-elected to the office of President,
Clyde R. Spitzner "37 of Phila., will
serve his third term. Other officers
elected were: Dr. John I. Woodruff,
Hon. Pres.; Raymond P. Garman. 1st
Vice-Pres.; Mary Farlling, 2nd Vice-
Pres.; Janet Rohrbach, Recording
Sec'y.: W. David Gross, Treas.; Edwin
M. Brungart, Stat.; Dr. Glenn Musser
and Benjamin Moyer, members-at-
large.

President Spitzner. presiding at the
afternoon General Assembly, intro-
duced Dr. G. M. Smith who outlined
plans for the Centennial Appeal. There
was an enthusiastic response to Dr.
Smith's talk, and alumni in attendance
pledged themselves to the full support
of the Centennial program.

. . . Scenes Frc

SCENES FROM ALUMNI DAY

Picture Identiflcation:

( 1 ) Clyde Spitzner addresses afternoon
assembly of Alumni. Seated on
platform are Dr. John F. Harkins,
Pres. of Bd. of Directors, and Pres.
G. Morris Smith.

(2) Reunion of Class of 1941.

(3) Class of 1921 gets together.

(4) Pres. Spitzner, at the annual eve-
ning banquet, presents 25-year
Faculty Cup to Dr. Arthur H. Wil-
son.

(5) W. Alfred Streamer, Chairman of
the Alumni Achievement Award
Com., presents Susquehanna's first
outstanding Achievement Award
to the father-son combination of
Jerry D. Bogar, Jr., and Guy M.
Bogar. Looking on are Alumni
Pres. Clyde Spitzner and S.U. Pres.
G. Morris Smith.

(6) Members and families of Class of
1926 enjoy lunch in Seibert Hall.

(7) Class of 1916 celebrates its 40th
reunion.

(8) Class of 1946 meets.

(9) Class of 1931 gets together for 25th
reunion.

(lO)Largest class reunion was that of
1936.

June, 1956

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

FIVE

lumni Day

JUNIOR CO-EDS

(Continued from Page Two)

Mr. '58 and Mrs. (Nanc.y W. Rich-
ards '55) John D. McLain.

MANNING— A son, Robert William,
arrived on April 15. Robert's par-
ents are Mr. '50 and Mrs. (Jeanne
Kahler '50) Everett Manning, 180 N.
17th St., East Orange, N.J.

MILLER — Deborah Jean arrived on the
scene on August 12, 1955, according
to a note just received from her par-
ents, The Rev. and Mrs. (Jean A.
Rothermel '50) Gerald Miller. The
Millers reside in Reedsville where
The Rev. Mr. Miller is pastor of the
Reedsville Lutheran Church.

KEENER— Seth Elverson, III, became
a welcome addition to the family
of Mr. '56 and Mrs. (Jeanne M.
Krogh x'56) Seth E. Keener, Jr., on
April 9. The Keeners live at 1539
Lingelstown Rd., Harrisburg, Pa.

LAWRENCE — a daughter, Mary Alice,
wa? born to Mr. and Mrs. (Alice
Dietrich '40) J. William Lawrence, of
344 Arlington St., Tamaqua, Pa. The
Bundle of Joy arrived on November
10, 1955.

MYERS — Beth Ann arrived at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. (Marjorie Bar-
ton '46) Leon C. Myers, Jr., on De-
cember 6. 1955. Beth Ann is the
fourth child. Others are Keith, Jay
and Karen. The Myers reside in
Hughesville, Pa.

NEWMAN — Jane Elizabeth was born
on May 8 to Mr. and Mrs. (Grace
Jane McKeever '51) William R. New-
man. The Newmans reside in Fair-
field, Pa.

STEHLIN — a daughter, Muriel Ger-
maine, was born on May 15 to Mr.
and Mrs. (Shirley Finkbeiner '39)
Roger R. Stehlin. The Stehlins live
at 26 Vernon Ave., Rockville Center,
N.Y.

WHEELER — a son, James Lawrence,
was the third child to arrive at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. (Arlene Kreps
■48) James R. Wheeler, of 219 Sixth
Avenue, Burnham, Pa. James ar-
rived on March 2. The two other
children are girls; Beverly, three, and
Sharon, one.

WISSINGER — Donna Ruth joined the
Wissinger family on April 7. The
parents are Mr. '50 and Mrs. (Flora
Barnhart '51) Donald Wissinger, of
1968 W. Philadelphia St., York, Pa.
Another child, Scott, was born on
the same date two years previously,
1954.

ZLOCK— Charles Gilbert was born to
Mr. '49 and Mrs. (N. Frances Lybar-
ger '49) Evan P. Zlock on December
24, 1955. The Zlocks live at 17
Smoketree Road, Levittown, Pa.

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THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

June, 1956

— Susquehannans on Parade —

ffi(\ The Rev. Dr. Ira S. Sassaman,
yj/ Pastor of St. Matthew's Luth-
eran Church, Williamsport, retired
from the ministry, July 1, 1956. He
had completed 48 years in the ministry.
Dr. Sassaman plans to move to Selins-
grove and hopes to do some supply
preaching.

ft\f\ Or. Russell F. Auman on April
^\j 23 was installed as full profes-
sor of practical theology at Hamma
Divinity School, Wittenberg College,
Springfield, Ohio. He had served at
Hamma for three years as associate
professor.

'21

Mildred E. Winston, staff mem-
ber of the Board of Educ. of
the U.L.C.A. since 1928, received an
honorary degree of Doctor of Humane
Letters from Gettysburg College at its
124th commencement, June 3.

>rtA The Rev. Paul R. Hoover, Pas-
^J/ tor of Grace Lutheran Church,
Rochester, N.Y., received praise for an
article published recently in "Select-
ive Service," publication of the Na-
tional Selective Service System. The
title of his article was "Tomorrow Is
Already Here For America's Youth."

'30

Arthur A. Gelnett has been
elected to membership in the
American Institute of Accountants. He
resides at W. College Ave.. Salisbury,
Md.

'31

Daniel F. Graham, former Su-
perintendent of The Training
School, Vineland, N.J., is now Execu-
tive Director of The Magnolia School
for retarded and slow learners, New
Orleans, La. He assumed his new
duties May 1.

'39

Jean B. Beamenderfer left on
June 23 for the Island of Aruba,
of the Netherlands 'West Indies, where
she will spend eight weeks teaching
commercial subjects for the Standard
Oil Company. This Standard Oil train-
ing program was originated by an S.U.
graduate, Dr. E. Dorothea Meyer '33.

> Jrt Sanford P. Blough, Revenue Ac-
*J^ counting Manager of Bell Tele-
phone, Philadelphia, has been appoint-
ed Disbursement Accounting Manager
of the Eastern Area for Pa. He has
been with the company since 1946.

>J/» Blair
40 mathi

Blair L. Heaton, teacher of
lematics at Selinsgrove
High School, has won a fellowship
awarded by the National Science Foun-
dation for study at Pa. State University
for the current summer session.

BOND and KEY GOES NATIONAL

Pictured above are members of Bond & Key. as the oldest fraternity on the
the Susquehanna campus became affiliated with Lambda Chi Alpha, the largest
fraternity in the U. S. Formal ceremonies were held in Trinity Lutheran
Church on Saturday, April 28, when 84 Alumni and active members were
accepted into the new fraternity.

> J Q William S. Clark, former edi-
tjQ tor and publisher of the "Lehigh
Valley Review," is now editor of "Your
Church Magazine." with offices in Jen-
kintovvn. Pa. Harold R. Kramer, a for-
mer teacher in the Junior High School,
AUentown, is now employed in the
Mining Department at Bethlehem Steel.

'49

Miss Erma Bonawitz has accept-
ed a position as Executive Di-
rector cf the new Children's Bureau of
Lancaster Co. For the past year she
has been working as a Child Welfar>j
Worker for the Florida State Dept. of
Public Welfare in Key West. Robert
Dornsife and wife (Margaret Willi-
ams), formerly of East Stroudsburg,
have moved to Harrisburg, where Rob-
ert is employed by the Farm Bureau
Insurance Co. Evan P. Zlock is now
working for I-T-E Circuit Breaker Co.,
Erie Av'enue, Philadelphia, as an As-
sistant Plant Superintendent.

Edward Pfeiffer, S.U.'s basket-
ball coach, recently purchased
the John E. Colt & Son, Insurance
Agency, Northumberland. It will now
be known as the Pfeiffer Insurance
Agency. Before entering business for
himself. Coach Pfeiffer was employed
by the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company. He was recently elected sec-
retary of the Northumberland Chamber
of Commerce.

(Continued on Page Eight)

'50

MEET THE BRIDE
AND BRIDEGROOM

JANE WEHR '53 was married to WIL-
LIAM SCOTT '53 on April 4, in the
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Mid-
dleburg. Pa. The Rev. James G.
Shannon performed the double ring
ceremony. Mr. Scott is currently a
field representative for General
Motors Acceptance Corp., in Cam-
bridge, Md., where they are now re-
siding.

NANCY LEE LEPLEY '54 became the
bride of Joseph A. Eyer in the Zion
Lutheran Church, Kratzerville, Pa.,
in early April. The Rev. Harry F.
Sheaf '19, minister of the First Pres-
byterian Church, Northumberland,
and The Rev. Vernon Yeich, pastor
of the Zion Lutheran Church, admin-
istered the double ring ceremony.
The couple plan to reside in Hum-
mels Wharf.

BEATRICE M. MORROW 53 was mar-
ried to Earl A. Myers on March 10,
in the Grace Lutheran Church, State
College, Pa. The couple is now re-
siding in Derby, Col., until fall when
they expect to return to Pa.

JANE CLINE and ROBERT MICA-
T.'WAGE, both '54, were united in
(Continued on Page Eight)

June, 1956

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEVEN

378 ALUMNI CONTRIBUTE TO LOYALTY FUND.
$4321 TO UNIVERSITY'S ENDOWMENT PROGRAM.

Listed below are those who contributed up to June 1:

1S86 Dr. George R. Ulrich

1888 Dr. George E. Fisher

Dr. John I. Woodruff

1898 Frank A. Eyer

1899 L. C. Hassinper

1900 Edwin M. Brungart

1901 S. Wai-d Graniley

1902 Charles I. Boyer

1906 John C. Harpster

1907 Marv Grace Jacobs Russell
The Rev. Cha^. M. Teufel

1908 Mary E. App

Dr. Geo. F. Dunkelburger
Bertha Hough Federlin
M. Kathryn Moser

1909 A. C. Curran
Grace A. Geiselman

The Rev. Mervyn J. Ross
J. Bannen Swope

1910 The Rev. Arthur C. Harris
Paul H. Hartman
George B. Manhart

The Rev. Clyde W. Shaeffer

1911 Claude G. Aikens
Miles R. Derk

1912 The Rev. Paul H. Stahl

1913 Maria Geiselman Gabrielson
Newton Kei-stetter

The Rev. John B. Kniseley
Mar>' Gravbill Kniselev
The Rev. R. L. Luboid
Sara B. Manhart
Rine G. Winey

1914 Dr. Frank P. Boyer
Mary Ressler Dale
Euphemia Brown Kerns
The Rev. Harry W. Miller
Marv Mowrev Zak

1915 John S. Bangson
Rebekah Rynearson Brown
The Rev. Walter E. Brown
N. A. Danow?ky

Dr. J. Frank Faust
The Rev. John F. Harkins
Mabel Bauder Martin
Aberdeen Phillips

1916 Cloyd E. Bottiger
Mary Kathryn Wagner

Harkins
The Rev. J. Paul Harman
The Rev. William E. Swope

1917 Phoebe Herman

Dr. Park W. Huntington
Marian Moyer Potteiger
Herbert S. Rauseh

1918 Helen Holshue Frazier
Lulu Fetterolf Harman
Miriam Grossman Lundahl
Katheiine V. Persing

S. Irwin Roush
Frank A. Staib

1919 Dr. Willard D. Allbeck
Helen Salem Wescoat

1920 Arch A. Aucker

Dr. Russell F. Auman

Ammon K. Bateman

Evelyn Allison Boeder

Esther Cressman

Dr. Calvin V. Erdley

Harold Y. Fisher

Dr. Joseph L. Hackenberg

The Rev. G. Blair Harman

The Rev. William A. Janson

John S. Rote

Susan Rearick Shannon

1921 Dr. O. H. Aurand
Phillip L. Hilbish
Marie Romig Huntington
Dr. M. P. Moller. Jr.
Ruth La Rue Thompson
Dr. Mildred E. Winston

1923 Mary Beck Grant
C. S. Jarrett
Russell P. Knoebel
Alice Rearick
Beatrice Rettinger
Thomas J. Weible

The Rev. Thomas Atkinson

1924 MiHam Huvett Alexander
William H. Blough and

Margaret Widlund Blough
Alvin W. Carpenter
W. John Derr
Glenn Fisher

The Rev. L Wilson Kepner
and Lottie Brosius Kepner
Alma V. McCoIlough
Dr. Joseph C. McLain and

Mabel Irene M u m m a

McLain
Rachel Brubaker Whited

1925 Dr. Norman R. Benner
Roger M. Blough
Dorothv Clarke Creager
The Rev. Marlin M. Enders
Dr. Harland D. Fague
Marlin E. Grubb

Paul W. Hettes

Naomi Ulrich Linebaugh

Christie E. Zimmerman

1926 Lee E. Boyer
Percy B. Davis

Dr. Barbara E. DeRemer
Theodore E. Ebberts
Sara Hassinger Fague
Hayes C. Gordon
Helen Ulrich Hoffman
Gertrude McKee Kaup
Margaret E. Keiser
Martha Larson Ma it in
Anna M. Norwat
Austin C. Roche
Lucy Herr Smith
Robert N. Troutman

1927 Mary E. Bowersox
Ruth J. Brubaker
Emily E. Craig
Elsie Nace Enders
Ruth M. Evans
Delsey Morris Gross
Harvey A. Heintzelman
Miles S. McLain

M. Thelma Taylor

1928 John M. Auten
Margaret H. Buyers
Dr. Harold E. Ditzler
Mary E. Farlling
Mai-shall H. Fausold
Laura L. Gemberling
Edward B. Herr
Elizabeth Hauser Kinsel
Dr. Charles M. Shaffer
Laentena McCahan Shelley
Mary Wentzel Updegrove

1929 Kathryn V. Bastian
Robert W. Crouse and

Mary Coons Crouse
Nancy Lecrome Fay
Gertrude Fisher Jones
The Rev. Franz A. Lundahl
The Rev. Russell T. Shilling
Clarence F. Updegrove

1930 Paul M. Bishop
Edward T. Bollinger
Raymond P. Garman
Miller R. Gerhardt
Mary E. Greninger
Oren S. Kaltriter
Florence Lauver
Myer R. Musser
Ruth Goff Nicodemus
The Rev. John S. Rhine
Dr. Luke H. Rhoads
Simon B. Rhoads
James M. Scharf
Mildred Arbogast Speer

1931 H. Vernon Blough
Irene Brouse Dickey
Dr. Lawrence Fisher
Frank C. Gill

Paul M. Haines
Helen Culp Hort
Ronald E. Kehler
Mary E. Lauver
Dr. Bryce E. Nicodemus
Ruth Maurey Quinter
The Rev. Herbert H.

Schmidt
Martha Davis Thomas
Ethlynne Miller Weaver

1932 Mildred H. Bolich
Thelma E. Crebs
Margaret E. Fink
Lewis R. Fox

The Rev. Herbert G.

Hohman
The Rev. John F. Kinds-

vatter
Dr. Andrew V. Kozak
Grace Minnig Schell
Dr. Reed Speer

1933 Grace Bovle
Fred L. Carl
Laird S. Gemberling
Gertrude C. Lansetdel
J. Donald Steele
Amelia Krapf Williams
Bruce Worthington and

Marian Walbom Worth-
ington

(Continued en Page eight)

1934 Ruth E. Bergstresser

The Rev. Edwin M. Clapper
Edith Frankenfield Ciamer
The Rev. Earnest W. Huston
Edgar D. Hutchison and
Aberdeen Phillips

Hutchison
Isabella Horn Klick
Kathryn Jarrett Rhoades
Virginia Andrews Rhoades
Sara Ulrich Tollinger
Daniel T. McKelvey

1935 Dorothv C. East«p
S. Hilda Mickey
Frances Hubler Nuernburg
Erie I. Shobert II

1936 Stephen A'zary
Clarence W. F^arley
Katherine Weber Finkbiner
James A. Grossman

The Rev. Jerome V. Guss
Horace M. Hutchison
Alice Smith Loope
Marcella Chaya Turnbach
William E. VanHorn

1937 Andrew Fredericks
Mary Scott Gumpher
Elsie Myers

Frances Smith Novinger

B. Henry Shafer

The Rev. Raymond Shaheen

Clyde Spitzner

Dorothv Savidge Troutman

Walter S. Van Poyck

1938 Dr. Robert A. Boyer
Ethel Ramer Coulter
Helen Hisdorf Dauberman
Mary Heim Davev
Elizabeth B. Fry

Rav W. Kline

The Rev. Karl E. Kniseley

1939 Howard B. Baldwin and

Verna Gayman Baldwin
Robert M. Bastress
W. Frank Laudenslayer
Michael L. Mastovich
Jane Schnure
Louise E. West

1940 Elizabeth J. Barnhart
Andrew A. Clark, Jr.
Robert A. Gabrenya
John G. Gensel

J. Leon Haines
Horace A. Kauffman
Kenneth R. Kinney and

Naomi Bingaman Kinney
Dr. Paul M. Orso
Earner S. Swartz

1941 Dorothy E. Artz

Jane Hutchison Kaempfer
Margaret Dunkle Kniseley
Edward F. Korper
Dr. Glenn L. Musser
Douglas A. Portzline
Hilda M. Ritter
Paul C. Shatto. Jr.
Harry B. Thatcher

1942 John F. Adams
Mildred Bittner
Janet Shockey Einstein
Melvin E. Haas
Edward S. Rogers, Jr., and

Blanche Fornev Rogei"S
B. Marv Shipe
Phillip R. Templin
Ruth Schwenk Wahl
Ralph E. Wolfgang

1943 Dorothy Williamson Adams
Lawrence M. Isaacs

1944 Katharine Heldt Aucker
Jean H. Renfer

Ada Jayne Romig
Catherine Byrod Whitman

1945 N. Louise Kresge Isaacs
The Rev. Herman G.

Steumpfle. Jr.

1946 James R. Clark
Jean Strausser Green
Charlotte Smith Harrison
Marie Klick Hodick

Dr. Roswell J. Johns

1947 Frank Corcoran
Virginia Hallock Damiencki
Mary Lizzio Govekar
Jean L. Huver

Gayle Clark Johns
Richard D. MoglJa
Alan Parcells
Loui-^e H. Schlick
Elise Thompson Wohlsen

PRES. SMITH'S MESSAGE

(Continued from Page Two)

full harvest can never be known, for
the harvest belongs to the great im-
ponderables of life. We do know, how-
ever, that Susquehanna University has
written useful chapters in the field
of overseas mission, of home missions,
of ministers prepared for the home land
churches, of deaconesses and parish
workers. "When schools prosper,"
writes Luther, "the Church remains
righteous and her doctrine pure. For
the sake of the Church we must have
and maintain Christian schools."

A Power Plant for Christian Laymen —

Martin Luther believed strongly in
Christian education for lay people as
well as for the clergy, and for women
as well as men. Susquehanna has made
notable contributions to the ranks of
Christian laymen and laywomen in the
field of business, of countless teachers
supplied to our public schools, of prin-
cipals and superintendents in the ad-
ministrative aspect of education, of
men and women for medical science,
the law, and for social welfare and
nursing, and public servants. "The
right instruction of youth," wrote Lu-
ther, "is a matter in which Christ and
all the world are concerned."

Prayer and Work Needed — We shall
need the help of all our alumni this
fall in the interest of furthering Chris-
tian Education at Susquehanna Uni-
versity. And we have the confidence
to believe that it will be forthcoming.
In the meantime, we earnestly solicit
the prayers of all that we may be
guided in accord with His will to the
end that His will may be done.

G. MORRIS SMITH, President
June 5, 1956

NECROLOGY

CHARLES A. GOSS '99, resident of
Mifflinburg, Pa., and retired educator,
died April 16 at the Milton Conva-
lescent Home where he had been a
guest for the past year. Before re-
tirement he was principal of the Irv-
ington, N.J., high school.

STEWART MILLER SCHRACK '30,
died suddenly at his home in Retsof,
N.Y., in early May. Mr. Schrack was
a native of Booneville, Pa., and
teacher for many years in Piffard
High School, N.Y. For the past
twent.v years he had been connected
with the York Central School. Ret-
sof, N.Y., first as science instructor,
and later as Vice-Principal and
Guidance Counselor.

EIGHT

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

June, 1956

Susquehannans On Parade

(Continued from Page Six)

'52 S

Gene Fenstermacher was re-
cently appointed credit manager
for the Sherwin-Williams Company,
Sunbury, Pa. He was formerly em-
ployed by the Westinghouse Electric
Corporation at the Sunbury and Me-
tuchen, N.J., plants. C. Dale Gateman
on June 5, received his Master's Degree
in Elementary Administration at Co-
lumbia University. During the past
semester, he has been teaching in the
Pompton Plains schools, N.J.

'CO ^^^ ^*^" Charles A. Snyder, Jr.,
J) J was gi-aduated from the Luther-
an Theological Seminary, Gettysburg,
on May 18. On June 3 he was installed
as assistant pastor at Trinity Lutheran
Church, Chambersburg. Mrs. Earl A.
Myers (Beatrice M. Morrow) received
her Master of Arts degree in education
from New York University in Febru-
ary.

>f- J Richard N. Youns has accepted
Jj^ a teaching and coaching posi-
tion in the Morristown High School.
Morristown, N.J. For the past two
years he has been a teacher of biology
and coach in Selinsgrove High School.
Kay G. Campbell has accepted a posi-
tion in the Scotch Plains Township
School, Scotch Plains, N.J. Jack May-
nard Schreffler in June received a
degree of Doctor of Surgical Chiropody
at Temple University. He had the
distinction of winning the faculty
award as the outstanding senior stu-
dent. He will return to Temple this
fall to complete his internship for one
year.

THE SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY AtUMNUS

Miss HILDA KOLPIN
101 N, Market St.,
Selinsgrove, Pa.

POSTMASTER— Please notify if undelivered
Entered at Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania Post Office as Second Class Matter

1957 CLASS REUNIONS
SHOULD PLAN EARLY

The experience of the Alumni Office
has been that frequently members u'
Reunion classes regret they had no;
started earlier to plan for their Re-
union.

Each year on Alumni Day an effort is
made to have on campus as many re-
unions as possible. In the past few
jears excellent facilities have been
available in Seibert Hall for Reunion
luncheons.

Alumni president, Clyde Spitzner, is
making a special effort to have enthusi-
astic reunions of all anniversary classes
in 1957. Classes scheduled for Reun-
ions this year are: 1902, 1907. 1912,
1917, 1922, 1927, 1932, 1937, 1942, 1947
and 1952.

The presidents of the above classes,
at a very early date, should get in
touch with the Alumni Office for class
listings. The office will assist in any
way possible in promoting class re-
unions.

HOMECOMING 1956
Saturday, October 27

Meet The Bride And Bridegroom

(Continued from Page Six)

marriage on March 31 at the Bryn
Mawr Park Presbyterian Church,
Yonkers, N.Y. Bob is in his Sopho-
more year at Temple Medical School.

DEBORAH KRAPF 56 and BRUCE A.

BELL '55 were married on June 2 in
the First Lutheran Church, Selins-
grove, Pa. The double ring ceremony
was performed by The Rev. Richard
L. Krapf, brother of the bride, and
The Rev. E. O. Steigerwalt, pastor
of First Lutheran Church, Selins-
grove. Wally Gordon '54 was the
soloist. Bruce is employed by the
New York Life Insurance Co. Deb-
bie and Bruce will make their home
in Carlisle, Pa.

1948 Russell F. Brown

Hari-y W. Butts, Jr.
H. Lcc Hebel
The Rev. Charles L. Lady
and Eleandr Steele Lady
Allan B. Packman
Rc.berta Gaetz Palmer
John 1). Wiley
P.iihert F. Wohlsen
William P. Yancho

l>i4;i Juanita Keller Hartle
Edith Wcener Hebel
Mary Getsinger Homan
Sister Mary Jane Jessen
Jean Younj? Kaufman
Charles A. Morris
Palmer W. Otto
Columbus Raup and

Ella Fethcrolf Raup
James B. Reilly
Charles H. Rohmann
Helen Smith Sanders
Dr. Nevin C. T. Shaffer
Irnm R. Strawbridge
Richard L. Wilson
Evan P. ZIock

LOYALTY FUND

(Continued from Page Seven)

1950 Robert L. Bloch

Lillian Hoover Bloomquist
Cecelia Auman Ciccotello
Charles H. Grund
Dr. Joseph A. Ladika
Abraham B. Portzline
Janet Wolf Statler

1051 Hazel Brobst Brown

Marjorie Alexander Harbst
Marilyn Beers Reilly
.lane Ilollinger Schroedter

19.52 Rowie Durden
James Hazlett
Patricia F. Heathcote
Faye R. Lewis
l.ynne L. Lightfoot
John H. Momrow, Jr.
Ruth Roslander
Jacob M. Spangler, Jr.
G. Allen Vollmers

195:1 Marvel 1. Cowling
Christine Harman
Harvey P. JefTers and

Helen Von Lynn Jeffers
Madaline M. Lease
Robert J. MacNamara
.\rthur W. Roush

LOYALTY FUND 1955-56

Number of Contributors and
Total Contributions by Classes

The Rev. Ralph C. Robinson
Dr. George H. I^erkheimer
Dr. Nona M. Diehl
Helen Haas

Honorary and Friends
Dr. Charles Loesf
Dr. William D. Lewis
Dr. Percy M. LinebauKh
Dr. J. Parson Schacffer

1954 Hvnry R. Albright
Necl M. Arbogast
Wallace Gordon
Marilyn J. Huyctt
Orville H. Lauver and

Jean Howe Lauver
Ruth E. Osborn
Rita Jane Treese

1955 Walter C. Albert
John E. Barrett. Ill
Richard K. Boyd
Margaret R. Gordon
Donald S. Haag
Nancy L. Kline
Eugene F. Kolva
Richard K. McCarty
Edgar W. Ocstreich
Richard W. Owens
Frank G. Smith
H. Lee Walker
Charles W. Ziegenfuss
Nancy Hermann Snook

Amos Alonzo Stagg. Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur C. Wolf
The Rev. Paul L. Yount

No.

Class

Contrib.

Total

Class

Contrib

Total

1886

$ 10.00

1030

127.00

1888

125.00

1931

120.50

1898

25.00

1932

104.60

1899

25.00

1933

61.00

1900

5.00

1934

80.00

1901

10.00

1935

211.00

1902

25.00

1936

41.00

1006

2.00

1937

70.00

1907

12.00

1938

68.00

1908

42.00

1939

85.00

1909

66.00

1940

92.00

1910

36.00

1941

68.00

1911

30.00

1942

92.00

1912

20.00

1943

15.00

1913

66.00

1944

27.50

1914

45.00

1945

15.00

1915

142.50

1946

40.00

1916

32.60

1947

57.50

1917

23.00

1948

44.50

1918

72.60

1949

121.00

1919

20.00

1960

65.00

1920

129.60

1951

11.50

1921

78.00

1962

64.00

192.1

561.00

1963

38.50

1924

107.00

1964

77.00

1926

260.00

1955

35.60

192G

88.50

Hon.

1927

51.60

Frien

ds 12

242.00

1928

122.00

1929

38.00

Totals 378

$4321.00

Hi^r,f'^

«««l?!'-

Vol. XXIV

September, 1956

No^Y

The Grand Rally of the Centra! Pennsylvania Synod of the United Lutheran Church, called by President
Dwight F. Putnam, for September 17, 1956, Zion Lutheran Church, Harrisburg, Pa., as
they listened to both clergy and laymen tell of the Susquehanna University Cen-
tennial Appeal for $500,000 — through the 625 Congregations of Synod.
It was an impressive gathering of churchmen in a truly
great endeavor.

TWO

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

September, 1956

THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY

Officers of the Association

DR. JOHN I. WOODRUFF '88. 305 Wainut St.. SflinsKimi-. Pa
CLYDE R. SPITZNER '3-. 201 Morlyn Ave., Bryn .Mawr. Pn.
R.^YMOND r,.\RMAN '30. 802 Carl St.. York. Pa.
MARY FARLLING '2H. 411 N. Franklin St.. Red Lion. Pa.
JANET ROHRBACH .16. 1021 Fcnn St.. Sunbury. Pa.
W. DAVID GROSS '47. 524 N. Eighth St.. Selinscrovc. Pa.
EDWIN M. BRUNGART '00. 400 Walnut St.. SclinsBrove. Fa.
DR. GLENN MUSSER '41. 132 E. Prospect Ave.. State ColleBe,
BENJAMIN T. MOYER '28, 1119 Market St.. Sunbury. Pa.

Pa.

Honorary Frenident

r resident

First Vic€-Fresident

Second Vice-l'resident

Secretary

Treasurer

Statistician

Member-at-Larye

Mernbcr'Ut-Larye

Alumni Representative on University Board of Trustees

DR. JOSEPH I.. HACKENHERG 20. 2l)i; N. Fifth St.. Knimaus. Pa.

District Club Organizations

ALTOONA

RUSSELL BROWN '48. 800 New St.. Roaring SprinK. Pa.
DR. MILLARD FISHER 'SO. HollidaysburB State Hospital, Pa.
MRS. MELVIN GARBER '32

600 Oakmont PI.. Roaring Spring. Pa.

CALIFORNIA

ROBERT TROUTMAN '26.

1132 Esperanza St.. San Bernandino, Cal.

CENTRE-UNION

RALPH BEAM '30. Aaronsburg, Pa.
PAUL REAMER '31. Glen Iron, Pa.
MRS. SPENCER BOVER 'SO. Market St.. MitHinburg. Pa.

MARSH ISOGAR '.'il. 21'.ii; Greene
LESTER HEILMAN 'ii. 1S30 Fo;
MRS. CLAYTON WHITMAN 44.

HARRISBURG

St.. Harrisburg. Pa.
ter St.. Harrisburg. Pa.
335 Pine St.. Steelton, Pa.

I'residcn t

Vice-President

Secretary-Treasurer

Vice-President

Presiden t

Vice-Presiden t

Secretary-Treasurer

Presiden t

Vice-President

Secretary

HAZLETON

KARL YOUNG '41, 218 W. Fifth St.. Hazleton, Pa.
JOHN SENKO '31. 32 W. 11th St., Hazleton, Pa.
LOUISE WEST 'SO, 53 E. Ridge St., Coaldale, Pa.

JOHNSTOWN

MICHAEL L. MASTOVICH '39. 338 Lee Place. Johnstown. Pa.
ERNEST F. WALKER '31. 1700 Sunshine Ave.. Johnstown. Pa.
MRS. GEORGE R. WALTER '40. 216 Dupont St., Johnstown. Pa.
ROBERT A. GABKENYA 40. 84 Asborne St., Johnstown, Pa.

LEHIGH VALLEY

MRS. E. B. EVERITT '23, 2445 Allen St., Allentown. Pa.
HAROLD KRAMER '48. 1154 E. Cedar St.. Allentown, Pa.
MRS. MARGARET MAGUIRE '33. Lanark Star Ut., Allentown. Pa.

LEWISTOWN

HARRY THATCHER '41. 612 S. Grand St.. Lewistown. Pa.
THEODORE CAMERON '28, R. D. 2. Millerstown, Pa.
MRS. ALOYSIUS DERR '49. Maple Grove Rd.. Belleville. Pa.
MRS. GARVER McNITT '41. Reedsville. Pa.

S. JOHN PRICE '42,
H0W.4RD J. WERTZ '30

MT. CARMEL-SHAMOKIN

1435 Market St.. Ashland. Pa.

602 Cameron St.. Shamokin, Pa.

President

Vice-Presiden t

Secretary

Presiden t

Vice-Preside?! t

Secretary

Treasurer

Presiden t

Vice-President

Secreta ry-Treasurer

Preside?! t

Vice-Presiden t

Secretary

Treasurer

Preside?! t
Secretary

NORTH NEW JERSEY

HERBERT HAINS '51. 232 E. Ciilar St., Livingston, N. J.
JAKE SPANGLER '52. 10 Wetmore Ave.. Morristown. N. J.
SHIRLEY '50 and ROBERT '52 BOGDANFFY

26 Chestnut Dr., Packanack Lake. N. J.

PHILADELPHIA

KENNETH LENKER '52. S27D S. Morris Ave.. Crum Lynne. Pa.
WILLIAM PRITCHARD '52. Dutton Mill Rd.. R. D. 2. Malvern. Pa.
FRANKLIN FERTIG '47, 217 Madison Ave., IVwi'ect Park, Pa.

PITTSBURGH

DR. REED SPEER '32. 29 Grandview Ave.. Crafton. Pa.
FRANK C. KNORR '21, Woodland Dr., Coraopolis, Pa.
ROBERT HOSTETTER '30, 208 Grove Ave., Pittshiirgh. Pa.

SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY

NEWTON KERSTETTER '13. 104 Fairmount Ave., Sunbury, Pa.
B. MARY SHIPK 42. 1044 Masser St., Sunbury, Pa.

WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE

GEORGE F. DAVIS '32, 3423 Oliver St.. Washinirton 15, D. C.
HOWARD LUKEHART '31, 1135 Wak. li. Iil Dr., Al.-Nandria, Va.

WILKES-BARRE

MRS. B. L. HODGDON •38, R. D. 1. Mountain Top. Pa.
LOUISE SCHLICK '47. W. Dorrance St.. Kingston. Pa.
MRS. LAWRENCE RODS '43, 72 Pettebone St.. Forty Fort. Pa.

WILLIAMSPORT

PRESTON H. SMITH '38, 917 Market St., Williamsport, Pa.
MRS. GLEN RUSSELL '36. 812 Liiuoln Ave.. Williamsport, Pa.

YORK-HANOVER
H. VERNON FERSTER '36, 232 Clearview Ril.. Hanover, Pa,
ANNA E. OLINGER '35. 222 W, Chestnut St., Hanover, Pa,
PATRICIA F. HEATHCOIE '.52. 220 E. Colli-ge Pla.e, York. Pa.

Presiden t

Vice-Presiden t

Secretary-Treasurer

President

Vice-President

Treasurer

Preside?! t

Vice-Presiden t

Secretary-Treasurer

Preside?! t
Secretary

President
Vice-President

Preside?! t
Secretary
Treasurer

Prf-sident
Secretary-Treasurer

Presidc?it
Secretarjt
Treasurer

99lh ACADEMIC YEAR
CONVENES WITH 500

Susquehanna opened its 99th academic
year on Wednesday, September 19 when
approximately 180 new students ar-
rived on campus for an orientation
program which continued to the end of
the week.

With increasingly large freshman
classes during the past few years, the
number of upper-classmen this year
has been at such a point that the size
of the freshman class had to be re-
stricted. Dormitory space was com-
pletely filled early in the summer and
permission was given to freshman men
to room in town, with the privilege of
having their meals in the college dining
room.

The total student body, according to
an early unofficial report from the ad-
missions office, was 500.

As in former years, freshmen had an
opportunity before registration to get
acquainted, to meet their advisors and
to see something of Selinsgrove and the
surrounding area. In a round of parties
and dinners, they were welcomed by
President and Mrs. Smith, representa-
tives of the student council, orientation
committees and representatives of the
Student Christian Association. Excite-
ment was high, and the most common
statement was "I love it!"

Dr. and Mrs. Smith welcomed back
the faculty at a dinner held on Tuesday,
September 18 at the Hotel Edison, Sun-
bury. New faculty members were in-
troduced, and Dr. Smith laid before the
group plans for the Centennial Appeal.
"This will be a crucial year and a year
of decision," said Dr. Smith, "not only
for the 627 churches of Synod, who are
engaged in this campaign, but for the
faculty, trustees, alumni and friends of
the college. There will be no joy in
our Centennial in 1958 if this campaign
is not successful," Dr. Smith warned
his listeners.

At the opening faculty meeting, held
on Wednesday, September 19, Dr. Smith
said "Let's face this year as a year of
opportunity. Let's try to build men and
women of character — thoughtful men
and women."

Once again the alumni appeared to
be the motivating force in directing new
students to Susquehanna. Approxi-
mately one half the new students stated
on their application forms that they had
come to Susquehanna through the in-
( Continued on Page Seven)

September, 1956

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

THREE

To All Our Valiant Alumni

Saturday, October 27, 1956 will be a big clay in Alumni
history. Every alumnus and alumna should be on hand

— to greet old friends

— to revisit old scenes

— to cheer the football team

— to koffee klatch after the game

— and to hear of our Centennial Appeal

Let's make it the biggest alumni get-together S. U. has
ever had. By being present, you'll make a real contribution to
the success of our Centennial planning. We mean to unroll the
canvass and let everyone see how he or she can help best. No
hold-up, just plain explaining of our plan for success.

Right after the game we shall all gather in Seibert Chapel
for a grand i-ally of all alumni. So be sure to be there prompt-
ly. Following this meeting we'll linger pleasantly over the
coffee cups.

Here's my hand and happy smile for a great gathering.
I'll see you in Seibert Chapel, October 27.

President

HOMECOMING— SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1956

More and more alumni have been arriving Friday evening and enjoying
the Pep Rally and traditional parade through town.

Program

9:00 a. m. Traditional Frosh-Soph Football Game.

10:30 a. m. Susquehanna University Alumni Council Meeting — Room
103, Bogar Hall.

Noon Buffet luncheons at Phi Mu Delta, Lambda Chi Alpha and

Theta Chi. Snack Bar in G. A. will be open for alumni de-
siring to lunch there.

Football Game — S. U. vs. Wilkes.

1:30 p. m.
4:00 p. m.

Coffee hour for everyone — Seibert Lounge — Sponsored by
the Sororities.

9:00 p. m. Homecoming Dance in alumni gymnasium.

DO NOT FORGET TO REGISTER IN G. A. LOUNGE

Flash

Alumni President Clyde Spitzner has just announced that an oppor-
tunity will be given the alumni to learn all about S.U.'s Centennial plans,
at a meeting to be held immediately after the football game and just prior
to the coffee hour at Homecoming.

Watch for further details.

Homecoming Set For
Oct. 27. Plans Complete

A committee representing the faculty
and administration has been appointed
by Dr. G. Morris Smith to make plans
for Homecoming, which will be held
this year on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Clyde R. Spitzner '47, President of the
general Alumni Association, since tak-
ing office, has inaugurated each year
new features, both for Homecoming and
Alumni Day, which have greatly im-
proved these activities.

The 4:00 p. m. coffee hour in Seibert
Lounge, has proved to be very popular.
For many years all the sororities and
fraternities held their own coffee hours
after the football game, but the return-
ing alumni did not have a chance to get
together in one group. Through the
co-operation of the sororities and fra-
ternities, the individaul coffee hours
have been discontinued, and, under the
sponsorship of the sororities, the alumni
meet for coffee and cake in Seibert
Lounge immediately after the game.

An effort has also been made to have
as many alumni as possible arrive on
Friday evening. The traditional stu-
dent parade through town, followed by
a pep rally and bon-fire, is an occasion
for alumni to enjoy once again an ac-
tivity they remember so well from
their own student days.

The past two years, alumni and stu-
dents gathered after the bon-fire in the
student lounge for cider and doughnuts.
At this time, the alumni are invited to
join the students in an informal dance.

Alumni President Clyde Spitzner
looks for a large turnout this year. He
urges each class and each District Club
to send at least one representative to
the morning Council meeting.

1956-57 STAR COURSE

Dr. Percy M. Linebaugh, chairman of
the Public Events Committee of the
Faculty, has recently announced the
"Star Course" program for the academic
year 1956-57. Always popular with
students, faculty and area residents,
this season's program appears to be one
of the most attractive in recent years.

The program is as follows:

Mrs. Ernest K. Lindley, "Our Stake in
Asia"— October 12, 1956.

Nelson & Neal, Duo-piano recital —
November 9, 1956.

Juilliard String Quartette — February
13, 1957.

Roland M. Myers, "The Romance of
Words"— March 21, 1957.

FOUR

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

September, 1956

Within a few days after the Harris-
burg meeting, churches reported en-
thusiastic response on the part of the
members, and, significantly, the first
church reporting its complete organi-
zation to synod offices was Grace Luth-
eran of Red Lion. Both the pastor, the
Rev. Edwin M. Clapper '34, and the
Campaign Chairman, Miss Mary Farl-
ling '28 are S. U. graduates.

S. U. Centennial Appeal Off to Good Start;
400 from Central Penna. Synod Pledge
Support at Enthusiastic Harrisburg Meeting

Susquehanna University's Centennial Appeal arose in volume and interest in
the latter part of August and is proceeding in definite steps according to a time
schedule. Outstanding leaders, both clergy and lay, have aligned themselves in
this movement and have organized themselves into an executive committee headed
by Dr. Dwight F. Putman, President of the Central Pennsylvania Synod of the
United Lutheran Church in America.

The Executive Board of the Synod has generously made available the third
floor of the church office at 2600 North Third Street, Harrisburg, for the campaign
offices.

A large and enthusiastic assembly of

pastors and churchmen from all over
central Pennsylvania, assembled at Zion
Lutheran Church in Harrisburg, Dr.
Viggo Swensen pastor, on September 17
to hear addresses from leading clergy-
men and laymen concerning the obvious
needs present in the situation. Ad-
dresses were made by Dr. Dwight F.
Putman. President of the Synod, Dr. G.
Morris Smith. President of the Univer-
sity, Mr. John Horn, Huntingdon, Pa.,
Dr. Walden Holl, Johnstown, Pa. and
the Rev. Wallace Fisher, Pastor Trinity
Church, Lancaster, Pa. The Rev. Rob-
ert Koons, pastor of Zion Lutheran
Church, Sunbury, presided at the morn-
ing session and the afternoon session
was presided over by Oscar L. Lingle,
Harrisburg businessman and Synod Lay
Chairman.

The spirit in evidence at the meeting
was enthusiastic. The needs were real.
The goals were obtainable. President
Putman stated that '"The success of this
appeal is a synod responsibility."

Congregational goals will be sent out
from headquarters office and will rep-
resent approximately one-third of the
overall annual benevolence of each con-
gregation. Gifts may be made on a 30
months basis and would be eligible for
income tax deductions over a period of
1956, 1957 and 1958.

In response to a specific question from
the floor of the assembly, it was stated
that Susquehanna alumni who are
members of a Lutheran Church within
the Central Pennsylvania Synod would
have the opportunity to participate in
the appeal through their own Lutheran
congregations. They are also expected
to give enthusiastic support to the ap-
peal in their own home churches. Non-
Lutheran alumni and Lutheran alumni
outside the Central Penn.sylvania Synod,
by action of the Alumni Council, will be
contacted by mail and given the op-
portunity to subscribe to the Centennial
Appeal. In as many cases as possible,
personal contact will be made.

FLASHES FROM THE CAMPUS

The Rev. Benjamin Lotz, assistant
professor of religion and philosophy at
S. U., has been invited to become an
editor of the Lutheran World Encyclo-
pedia, an international reference pub-
lication of Lutheran history and doc-
trine. Mr. Lotz's subject in the Ency-
clopedia will be Philosophy.

Captain and Mrs. Kurt Carlsen and
daughter, of Woodbury, N. J., visited
S. U. in early summer. Captain Carlsen
won world-wide attention in January,
1952, when he refused to leave his ship,
"The Flying Enterprise" when it was
listing 90 degrees off the coast of Eng-
land. He was given a ticker-tape wel-
come home in New York City.

Susquehanna was host to several con-
ferences during the summer. Perhaps
the largest gathering ever held on the
campus was the 18th annual conference
of the Central Penna. Luther League,
held in late July with over 700 in at-
tendance. . . . The fourth annual Rural
(Continued on Page Eight)

The Rev. Robert W. Koons of Sunbury Presides Over
Executive Committee of The Pa. Synod of The

ULCA To Discuss Plans For S. U. Centennial Appeal

Seated in front of table (left to right) — The Rev. V. A. Carlson. Altuuna; 'I'l
Rev. Lester J. Karschner, Abbottstown; The Rev. J. E. Morccraft. Harrisburg; Tl
Rev. Paul W. DeLauter, Mifflintown; The Rev. H. Walter Wcbner, York; Charks
Nicely, Watsontown. Seated back of tabic (left to right) — Dr. Ralph C. Robinson
Synod Secretary; Dr. Dwight F. Putman, Synod President; The Rev. Robert W
Koons, Sunbury; Dr. G. Morris Smith, University President; The Rev. John W
Harkins, State College; The Rev. James M. Singer, Bloomsburg; William S. Hoff-
man, State College; The Rev. Gordon E. Folkemer, York; Ira C. Sassaman, Huni-
melstown; Clarence Hendrickson, Lancaster.

September, 1956

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

FIVE

Seven New Members
Join S. U. Staff

Joanne Heinly x'54

New College Nurse

- MEET THE BRIDE AND GROOM -

Miss Joanne Heinly x'54, has joined
the staff at Susquehanna University in
the capacity of College Nurse and along
with fi\'e others, took up her new duties
September 18.

Miss Heinly completed her two-year
Pre-Nursing program at Susquehanna
before entering Columbia University
where she received her training at the
Presbyterian Medical Center and her
B.S. degree in nursing education at Co-
lumbia. Since graduation she has been
doing public health nursing in New-
York City. Miss Heinly replaces Miss
Alma Urffer.

Mr. Phillip Bossart, who had been on
leave of absence last year to complete
residence requirements for his doctor-
ate at Syracuse University, has re-
quested extension of his leave and will
remain at S.yracuse for another year.
Miss Leatrice Voorhees of Auburn, New
York, has taken over Mr. Bossart's du-
ties in the Department of Psychology.

Miss Voorhees received her bachelor's
degree from Houghton College and
holds a master's degree from Syracuse.

Dr. Waldemar Zagars has joined the
faculty at Gettysburg College and his
place at S. U. has been taken by Mr.
Louis R. Dougherty, Jr., of Philadel-
phia. Mr. Dougherty received both his
bachelor's and master's degrees from
the Wharton School of the University of
Pennsylvania. He has had teaching ex-
perience at Pennsylvania State Univer-
sity and Temple University.

Mrs. Frances D. Alterman of Ashe-
ville, North Carolina, joined the faculty
of the Conservatory of Music and has
taken over the work formerly done by
Miss Margaret Kommel.

Mrs. Alterman has an impressive
background in music, having received
her Bachelor of Music degree from the
Eastman School of Music of the Uni-
versity of Rochester, and her master's
degree from Columbia University. She
has also studied at the Juilliard School
of Music, New York.

Mrs. Margaret Miller, formerly house
mother in Seibert Hall, is now working
in the Business Manager's department.
She is giving part of her time to the
Book Store and part to the Bursar's
office.

Replacing Mrs. Miller as house mother
in Seibert Hall is Mrs. William Connor
of Allentown, Pa. Mrs. Connor has
served in a similar capacity at both

MARY ANN BINGAMAN '55 and EARL

F. KLEINTOP '57 were married in
July in Emmanuel's Lutheran Church,
Thompsontown, Pa., where the bride's
father officiated at the ceremony, as-
sisted by the Rev. A. W. Kleintop, Jr.,
brother of the groom. Mary Ann is
on the faculty of Selinsgrove Area
Joint Schools. Earl is in his senior
year at Susquehanna.

PEGGY BRADY x'56 and ROBERT C.
WYLLIE '53 were united in marriage
on June 16 in the Immaculate Con-
ception Church, Brookville, Pa. Peg-
gy is employed by the Bell Telephone
Laboratories, and Bob is with Johns-
Manville. The couple reside in Plain-
field, N. J.

PATRICIA L. DAWN x'58 was married
to ALLAN T. BORTLE, presently at-
tending S. U., on August 18. Pat is
employed by the State Farm Insur-
ance Co., of Springfield, Pa., as a pri-
vate secretary.

GENE L. FENSTERMACHER '52 mar-
ried Helen Herman of Sunbury, Pa.,
in July. The double-ring ceremony
was held in the Albright Evangelical
United Brethren Church. Gene is
employed by the Sherwin-Williams
Co., Sunbury, Pa., where the couple
reside at 137 Catawissa Avenue.

ELSIE L. GRUBER '56 and JAMES J.
GORMLEY '55 were married on July
14, in St. Paul's Lutheran Church,
Philadelphia. Elsie and Jim are re-
siding at 7219 Lawndale Ave., Phila.

CLAIRE HAGGERTY '54 and GEORGE
B. BACKER '54 were married on June
16. Lucille Kepner '54 and Eleanore
Steffy '54 were two of Claire's brides-
maids. Claire is still teaching student
nurses at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital,
Kingston, Pa. George began his jun-
ior year at Hahnemann Medical
School in September.

CHRISTINE HARMAN '53 was married
to Carl F. Engle of Sunbury, Pa. on
June 24, in Temple Lutheran Church,
Altoona. The couple live at 424 N.
Lynwood, San Antonio, Texas.

Pennsylvania State University and Ce-
dar Crest College.

Miss Dorothy Hoyer, a graduate of
Kutztown State Teachers College, has
replaced Miss Margaret Gabel as as-
sistant librarian.

Coming to Susquehanna as a part-
time instructor, Mr. Robert A. Christen-
sen will teach mechanical drawing to
pre-engineering students. Mr. Chris-
tensen holds the degree of Bachelor of
Science in Architecture, and is associ-
ated with Malcolm A. Clinger, Archi-
tect, of Lewisburg, Pa.

BARBARA F. HARTRANFT '56 mar-
ried Russell H. Myers, Jr. recently in
the First Lutheran Church of Wat-
sontown. Maid of honor was Miss
Charlotte Meerbach '56. A program
of organ music was given by Miss
Margaret Sultzbaugh '56. Miss Anne
Hepler '56 was the soloist. The couple
will reside in Baltimore where Mr.
Myers is employed as an aeronautical
engineer for the Glenn L. Martin Co.

WILLIAM A. HAYS '45 was married on
July 14 to Anna V. McCabe in Cal-
deonia. Pa. They reside at 2206 Cols-
ton Drive, Silver Spring, Md.

THE REV. CARLTON R. HOWELLS '53
married Margaret E. McDonald on
May 26 in Hanover, Pa. The Rev.
and Mrs. Howells reside in Cairn-
brook, Pa.

LINDA D. KILBOURNE x'58 and
CHARLES H. DUNCAN '56 were
married on September 1. They re-
side at 270 Bay State Rd., Boston 15,
Mass. where Charles is attending
Boston University Seminary.

KAY KLINE x'58 was married on June
24 to Frank Koch, Selinsgrove, in the
Evangelical and Reformed Church,
Kratzerville, Pa. Kay is employed by
the Snyder County Trust Co., Selins-
grove, where the couple reside at 624
N. Market Street.

CARLENE M. LAMADE '55 was mar-
ried to LARRY R. BINGAMAN '55 on
Aug. 25 at the Kingston, Pa. Presby-
terian Church. Soloist for the wed-
ding was Wallace B. Gordon '54.
Bridesmaids were Ruth E. Scott '55,
Charlotte Sandt '56 and Mrs. Rose
Marie Sharretts Coates '55. Ushers
were Kenneth Erdley '55, Walter Al-
bert '55 and Charles W. Coates '55.
Carlene had been employed by the
Children's Service Center of Wyom-
ing Valley. Larry is employed as a
technical representative for Carbide
and Carbon Chemical Co., Phila., Pa.

MADALINE LEASE '53 and HENRY S.
COOK '56 were united in marriage on
June 16. Henry is employed by the
New Jersey Bell Telephone Co. The
couple reside at 174 Summit Avenue,
Apt. 301, Summit, N. J.

JOAN G. SECHRIST '53 was married
on Sept. 8 in the First Presbyterian
Church, Sunbury, to William F.
Thompson, of Rochester, N. Y. Mrs.
Thompson is a research chemist in
color photography for Eastman
Kodak, Rochester, where they reside
at 282 Roxborough Rd.

LUCIAN SMITH '54 married CLAY-
TON E. LEACH, JR. '56 on July 29 in
Zion Lutheran Church, Sunbury, Pa.
(Continued on Page Nine)

SIX

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

September, 1956

Business & Industry Coming to Support
of Independent Colleges. S. U. Receives
$6 045.41. Great Challenge to Alumni

CONTRIBUTING FIRMS LISTED

Small independent colleges throughout the nation have been encouraged by
the financial and moral support given by business and industry during the past
few years.

Business concerns in increasing numbers recognize the fact that they depend
upon the colleges for training future executives and leaders. The September issue
of the Readers Digest carries a very interesting article by Dr. D. Elton Trueblood
under the title "Why I Chose a Small College." Dr. Trueblood points out that
62.3% of the board chairmen and presidents of large corporations were graduates
of small independent colleges. Susquehanna received prominent mention in this
article because of Roger M. Blough's '25 position with the U. S. Steel Corporation.
The Alumni Office has recently re- —

ceived information about one such large
corporation program designed to aid
higher education. The B. F. Goodrich
Aid-to-Higher-Education program, like
several other large corporations, will
match gifts of B. F. Goodrich employees
to colleges and universities. This is im-
portant to Susquehanna alumni who
may be employed by B. F. Goodrich,
and who plan to contribute to the Cen-
tennial Fund. Forms for this purpose
may be secured from the Alumni Office
or from the B. F. Goodrich Fund. Inc.,
Department 0016, Akron, Ohio.

Although business and industry is
now more enthusiastically supporting
the independent college, many believe
the real challenge for supporting higher
education still lies with the alumni.

Addressing the American Alumni
Council District Conference held at
Edgewater Beach Hotel on December 8.
1954, Thomas A. Gonser of the firm of
Gonser and Gerber of Chicago chal-
lenged alumni to take the initiative in
supporting higher education. "Why,"
he asked, "look first to business men as
a group to perpetuate higher education?
Should the initiative belong to the Nat-
ional Association of Manufacturers and
the U. S. Chamber of Commerce rather
than to the American Alumni Council
and the American College Public Re-
lations Association? And how long
will business continue to give more and
more to education if the man who re-
ceived the benefit of an institution's ed-
ucational program is not heard from?

"Business is willing to help higher
education to move forward. Business
is not willing to assume the burden of
what colleges ought to be doing for
themselves, through their alumni and
other closely related 'publics.'

"A striking example of the way that
business challenges alumni to set the
pace came to my attention while I was
preparing these remarks. The General
Electric Company has just announced a
new giving program for higher educa-
tion in which the company will match
the amounts which its 23,000 employees
who are college graduates give to their
own institutions during 1955.

"In actual fact, all alumni gifts — and
actions too — do double duty, whether
the alumni are employees of General
Electric or not. We won't be able to do
what we should for the teacher — or for
any aspect of the life of our colleges —
until we can show that the alumni are
strongly behind the program. No other
leadership group has one-tenth your
power."

Business and industry is showing its
interest in another way. The Pennsyl-
vania Foundation for Independent Col-
leges, Inc., of which Susquehanna is a
charter member, each year has been re-
ceiving the support of more and more
business firms. The fourth annual ap-
peal, in which President G. Morris
Smith had an important part, resulted
in 215 gifts totaling $308,296.24. Sus-
quehanna received as its share $6,045.41.

The Alumni Office takes pleasure in
listing herewith the firms that have
contributed through this Foundation
during the year 1955-56:

Girard Manufacturing Co Girard

Girton Manufacturing Co., Inc Millvillc

P. H. Glatfelter Co Spring Grove

Albert M. Greenfield & Co Philadelphia

Griffin Manufacturing Co Erie

Gunnison Brothei-s. Inc Girard

Hajnca Corp. Philadelphia

W. C. Hamilton & Sons Miquon

Hershey Creamery Co Harrisburg

Homestead Valve Manufacturing Co. ... Cnraopolis

Horn & Hardarl Raking Co Philadelphia

Joseph v. Horn Foundation Philadelphia

Houghton-Carpenter Foundation Philadelphia

(E. F. Houghton & Co.)

Hughes-Foulkrod Co Philadelphia

I-T-E Foundation Philadelphia

(I. T. E. Circuit Breaker Co.)

Isaly Dairy Co Pittsburgh

.Jackson Manufacturing Co Harrisburg

.Joy Manufacturing Co Pittsburgh

Kennametal Foundation I.atrobe

(Kennametal. Inc.)
Robert I- Kift-Thomas R. Mullen, Jr.,

Memorial Finmdation. Inc Allentown

(Lehigh Structural Steel Co.)

1,'Aiglon Apparel. Inc Philadelphia

Lancaster Press. Inc Lancaster

Latrobe Steel Co. Chariuble Trust Latrobe

Lebanon Steel Foundry Foundation Lebanon

Leeds & Norihrup Foundation Philadelphia

Franklin Glass Corp. Butler

Fried & Reineman Packing Co. Pittsburgh

Leeland Foundation Consh<»hucken

Limbach Foundation Pittsburgh

(Continued on Page Twelve)

IN-STATE CONTRIBUTORS:

Aetna- Standard Engineering Co. Pittsburgh

Aircraft-Marine Products, Inc. Harrisburg

The Alcoa Foundation Pittsburgh

(Aluminum Co. of America)

Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp Pittsburgh

Allentown Portland Cement Co Catasauqua

All State Insurance Co. Philadelphia

(The Allstate Foundation)

William Amer Co. Philadelphia

American Sterilizer Co. Foundation Erie

American Viscose Corp Philadelphia

M. L. Annenberg Foundation Philadelphia

(Triangle Publications, Inc.)

Anonymous Corry

Anonymous Philadelphia

Armstrong Cork Co. Lancaster

Automatic Temperature Control Co.

Inc Philadelphia

J. E. Baker Co York

Beistle Co Shippensburg

Bell Telephone Co. of Penna Philadelphia

Berks County Trust Co. Reading

George W. Hollman Memorial Fund Adamstown

(Gefirge W. Hollman & Co.. Inc.)

Bradford Supi>ly Co. Bradford

Breyer Ice Cream Co Philadelphia

Brockway Glass Co.. Inc Hrockway

Business Press. Inc Lancaster

Louis Burk. Inc Philadelphia

CaM-Chronicle Foundation Allentown

Canonsburg Pottery Co Canonsburg

Carroll, E. J Philadelphia

Chilton Co Philadelphia

Contributors* Charitable Foundation ..Philadelphia

Co-Operative Service Wyomissing

(Textile Machine Works. Berkshire Knitting

Mills. Narrow Fabric Co.)

Conpcrweld Steel Co Pittsburgh

Corson Foundation Plymouth Meeting

(G. & W. H. Corson. Inc.)
Crown-Salwen Foundation Philadelphia

(Crovn Paper Board Co. Inc.)

Curtis Publishing Co Philadelphia

Ethel and Harry Daroff Foundation Philadelphia

(H. Daroff & Sons. Inc.)

Dravo Corp Pittsburgh

Dravo-Doyle Co Pittsburgh

Dresser Manufacturing Division .. Bradford

(Dresser Industries, Inc.)
Eaton-Dikeman Co. Mt. Holly Springs

Edgromb Steel Co. PhilaJelphia

Electric Materials Co North East

Electric Storage Battery (Do Philadelphia

Eljer Co Pittsburgh

Equitable Gas Co Pittsburgh

Erie Bolt & Nut Co Erie

Erie Frewing Co Erie

Erie County Milk Association Pittsburgh

Erie Resistor Corp. Erie

Fanning Schuett Engineering Co. . Philadelphia

Fidelity-I'hiladcliihia Trust Co Philadelphia

Firest4me Tire & Rubber Co Pottstown

First National Bank Wellsboro

Fisher Foundation Pittsburgh

(Fisher Scientific Co.)

Fuller Co Catasautiua

General Acceptance Corp Allentown

General Refractories Co. Philadelphia

Cerberich-Payne Shoe Co Mt. Joy

September, 1956

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEVEN

KEIL AND PITTELLO
SEE FOOTBALL GAIN

Susquehanna's "Little Crusaders" got
away to a good start on September 4
when 14 Freshmen and 10 Upperclass-
men reported to coaches Henry J.
••Whitey" Keil and Bob Pittello.

Following a tough two-a-day sched-
ule, with evening meetings and chalk-
board talks, the coaches were ver>
much pleased with the progress they
had made.

With the usual dropouts and late ar-
rivals, it appeared at the time of goins
to press, that the roster would carry 26
or 27 players. With a squad this size,
the main problem, of course, will hv
reserves, but the coaches fully believe
they have a team greatly improved ov-er
last year.

One of the early disappointments was
an injury received by Carl Shoemaker
of Ashland who broke his leg in early
practice with his high school. Carl was
one of the most effective players on last
year's team and his loss will be keenl\
felt.

The only senior on this year's squad
is Len Quick, who is returning to foot-
ball after a year's layoff. He is playing
a guard position this year rather than
his old position of end and should be
one of the valuable men on the front
line.

With eight juniors listed, the Cru-
saders must plan ahead so there will be
ample reserves for the University's
Centennial year of 1958. This will be
a big year in the life of Susquehanna
and the football team will share the
spotlight of progress along with other
activities.

Juniors on the roster are John An-
thony, East Stroudsburg end; Chalmers
Bartlow, Sunbury tackle: Walter Ben-
ham, Lansdowne guard: James Keiser,
Selinsgrove center: Bob Lewis, Selins-
grove fullback; Veryl Milroy, Milton
end; Richard Purnell, Ashland quarter-
back; and Gordon Thompson, Dover
tackle.

The two sophomores playing this year
are Ronald Forster of Selinsgrove and
Joseph Osinchak from Morea.

The coaches, in discussing the abili-
ties of the freshmen, paid high tribute
to the alumni who took the time to re-
fer these students to their alma mater.
Coach Keil said, "Tell the alumni we
are getting every possible support from
the administration, and Bob Pittello and
I will give everything we can to the
team. All we ask for is more boys."

Coach Stagg will again spend his
weekends scouting the opponents as he

CRUSADERS SELECT CO-CAPTAINS FOR 1956

Pictured above with coaches Keil and Pittello, are Co-Captains Dick Purnell,

outstanding quarterback from Ashland, Pa., and Walt Benham,

hard-hitting guard from Lansdowne, Pa.

did last year. "Whitey" Keil was high
in his praise of the cooperation given by
Coach Stagg, and although the team
won only one game last year, Keil said
Coach Stagg's analysis of the opponents'
plays, was an important factor in hold-
ing down scores.

This year, the coaches have decided
to appoint co-captains for the season,
with the hope that this kind of leader-
ship on the field will add to the team's
effectiveness. The two captains ap-
pointed, Walter Benham and Dick Pur-
nell, are outstanding players in the line
and back respectively, and are held in
high esteem by all the boys.

The season's schedule follows:
September 29 — Ursinus — home
October 6 — Swarthmore — away
October 13 — National Aggies — home
October 20 — Bridgewater — away
October 27 — Wilkes — Homecoming
November 3 — Wagner — away
November 10 — Haverford — home

99TH ACADEMY YEAR

(Continued from Page Two)

fluence of some alumnus. Faculty and
administration want to take this oppor-
tunity to thank the alumni for their as-
sistance in recruiting what is thought
to be one of the best freshman classes
in the history of the University.

With more and more students seeking
admission to college in the last few
years, it would help the admissions of-
fice considerably if the alumni would
direct interested students to the campus
as early in the year as possible. Resi-
dence facilities at Susquehanna were
filled early in the summer and many
students who had been hoping to come
to Susquehanna, but filed their appli-
cations too late, were bitterly disap-
pointed.

EIGHT

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

September, 1956

Dr. RusS; Convocation
Speaker for 99th Yr.

THIS SCENE OF FRESHMEN ARRIVING ON CAMPUS
MAY BRING BACK MEMORIES TO ALUMNI

Dr. William A. Russ, Jr., Professor of
history at Susquehanna University, and
well-known to many alumni, delivered
the special address at this year's Con-
vocation, held Monday, September 24.

Dr. Russ, staunch upholder of the
Liberal Arts tradition, used as his sub-
ject "The Meaning of a Liberal Arts
Education."

In a talk, sometimes amusing, and al-
ways stimulating to the listener. Dr.
Russ said "Liberal Arts are the arts
that liberalize, liberate and free all men
and women from ignorance and super-
stition. They make craven people into
whole, complete personalities, whose
minds can meet the problems of the
world and of nature, unafraid, for the
very reason that they are free.

"Men become free by searching for
the truth," said Dr. Russ, "and the
search for truth is one of the vibrant
and living parts of education. Jesus
said, 'the truth shall make you free'."

Dr. Russ, in describing what he called
the fine old heritage of the Liberal Arts
college, said we do not dare to give up,
willingly, the great contribution we
have made and become mere training
schools.

"Wendell Willkie saw the danger in
World War II," continued Dr. Russ.
"He said that we must preserve the arts
colleges; and not put all our money and
energies into the technical and scientific
institutions. Otherwise we would end
by winning the war and losing our
souls. Willkie knew that it is at the
arts colleges that men's souls, hearts,
and minds are serviced."

In conclusion, Dr. Russ said, "Here
at Susquehanna we try to make our
students into well-rounded people who
understand something of the world they
live in, who appreciate the significance
of social and political realities, and who
see the necessity of maintaining a
proper relationship with their Maker:
in short we endeavor to develop indi-
viduals."

FLASHES FROM THE CAMPUS

(Continued from Page Four)
Life Conference of the Central Penna.
Synod of the U. L. C. A. was held in
early September when approximately
150 persons were in attendance. . . .
Camp Susquehanna opened its 32nd an-
nual season on July 9 for a two-week
session with one of the largest camps in
history.

Junior Co-eds

BOYER — a daughter, Ruth Marie, ar-
rived on July 18 at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. (Carolyn Lucas '54) Robert
D. Boyer. The Boyers live in Cham-
bersburg. Pa.

BURLEY — Susan Louise arrived at the
home of Mr. '53 and Mrs. (Elinor
Smith '53) Richard C. Burley on Au-
gust 17, according to a most interest-
ing birth announcement. The Bur-
leys reside at 30 Cranston Ave., New-
port, R. I., where Dick serves with the
U. S. Navy.

DIEHL — Debra Ann arrived on the
scene August 26. The parents are Mr.
'52 and Mrs. (Maxine L. Chambers
'52) John E. Diehl. The Diehls reside
at State College where John is at-
tending Pennsylvania State Univer-
sity, working on his doctor's degree in
biochemistry.

HERMAN — A son was born to Mr. x'57
and Mrs. Max Herman on August 1.
This is their first child. Max is study-
ing veterinary medicine at the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

Mr. Axel R. Kleinsorg, director of
dramatics at S. U., spent part of the
summer in Selinsgrove when he di-
rected a most successful Pageant for the
Bicentennial program of Fort Augusta
in Sunbury.

HODICK— a daughter, Clare Marie, on
July 13, arrived at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. (Marie Klick '49) Josepli
Hodick, Berwick, Pa. The Hodicks
have one other child, Mark, who is
now three years old.

HOMAN — Susan Getsinger was born on
June 18 to Mr. and Mrs. (Mary Ann
Getsinger '49) Charles S. Homan, of
Swedesboro, N. J. The Getsingers
have another daughter, Ann, who is
three years old.

LEVI — A daughter, Ann, was born to
Mr. and Mrs. (Rosemary M. Kallir
'50) Richard L. Levi on June 2, 1956.

The Levis live in Emerson, N. J.

MASON — Michael Scott was born to
Mr. '53 and Mrs. (Caroline Ruther-
ford '53) Charles N. Mason, Jr. in
Baltimore, Md. on May 30. Michael
is their first child.

SPANGLER— A son, Kevin Claude, was
born on July 29 to Mr. '52 and Mrs.
Jacob M. Spanglcr, Jr. The Spang-
lers reside at 10 Wetmore Ave., Mor-
ristown, N. J.

SPORBORG— Cynthia Darcy was born
on July 30 to Mr. and Mrs. (Jean
Matthews '49) Hall Sporborg, who
live in Tampa, Fla. Cynthia was
born on her sister Jan's third birth-
day.

September, 1956

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

NINE

S. U. Women s Auxiliary
Announces Program

In the recently circulated 1956 - 57
Program of the Women's Auxiliary of
Susquehanna, Mrs. Charles Nicely, new-
ly elected president, writes:

'"Welcome to our 1956-57 Auxiliary
meetings! For our enjoyment, the Com-
mittee has arranged a very attractive
program.

"The teas which follow these pro-
grams are most delightful, and afford a
splendid opportunity for the Auxiliary
members to become better acquainted
with each other. The members from
Selinsgrove are most gracious hostesses
at these teas. Come! Enjoy fine enter-
tainment and happy fellowship, which
make these Saturday afternoons at Sus-
quehanna so worthwhile.

"While we are enjoying these pleas-
antries of life, we also are helping build
Susquehanna. Memberships and book
entries are appreciated. Each year our
funds toward THE NEW MUSIC
BUILDING increase in size. We now
have $38,000 in Auxiliary Funds.
Ground will be broken in the near fu-
ture for the erection of the new Music
Building, which is to be dedicated in
the Centennial Year of 1958.

"Our membership in the Women's
Auxiliary of Susquehanna University
identifies us with the cause of Christian
Higher Education which is essential to a
Christian World."

Scheduled for the eight Saturday af-
ternoons at two-thirty o'clock on Sus-
quehanna Campus are the following
features:

1956
October 6 — Dr. William A. Russ, Jr., on

current political theme.
November 3 — Program of Music by

Members of the Auxiliary.
December 8 — Christmas Program by

Sigma Alpha Iota.

1957

January 5 — Program of Music by
Chamber Music Society and The
Motet Choir.

February 2 — The Susquehanna Players,
directed by Mr. Axel Kleinsorg.

March 2 — Program of Music by younger
students of Conservatory. (Special
Children's program — bring your chil-
dren).

April 16 — Program of Music b,y students
of the Conservatory.

May 11 — Annual Meeting. Ten-thirty
a. m. Tenth Annual Luncheon. Mu-
sic — Conservatory Faculty. College
May Day.

Cluh News

HANOVER-YORK

A picnic had been planned for mem-
bers of the York-Hanover District Club
to be held on August 30 at St. Paul's
Lutheran Church Grove, Hametown, Pa.
HARRISBURG

At a recent meeting, members dis-
cussed the possibility of the York and
Harrisburg District Clubs getting to-
gether and sponsoring an evening at the
Allenberry Playhouse, Boiling Springs.
Possible dates are now being consid-
ered, early in October notices will be
sent Harrisburg and York members.
NORTH NEW JERSEY

At the last meeting of the North New
Jersey District Club, election of officers
was held. The new officers are: Presi-
dent, Herbert Hains '51; Vice-President,
Jake Spangler '52 and Secretary-Treas-
urer. Shirley '50 and Bob '52 Bogdanffy.
The exact date of the next meeting will
be announced in the December issue.
SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY

On September 18, a committee meet-
ing was called by President Newton
Kerstetter '13 to decide upon plans of
action for the coming year.

BASKETBALL PROSPECTS

BRIGHT FOR 1956-57

Basketball coach, Ed. Pfeiffer, always
optimistic, has real reason to be so this
year because of the large number and
the high quality of boys who have ex-
pressed an interest in turning out for
this year's team.

The Athletic Committee, at a recent
meeting, has decided to charge admis-
sion this year. For the past four years,
when the team failed to attract large
audiences, no admission was charged.
Last year, however, with the team win-
ning most of its home games, word soon
got around, and on several occasions,
the gym was packed to capacity.

General admission this year will be
75 cents, and those interested in pur-
chasing season tickets may do so for $5.

The season's schedule is as follows:

Dec. 1 — Dickinson A

Dec. 8 — Ursinus H

Dec. 10— Rider College H

Dec. 13 — Washington College H

Jan. 5 — National Aggies H

Jan. 7 — Juniata H

Jan. 9 — Dickinson H

Jan. 15 — Lycoming A

Jan. 17 — Eiizabethtown H

Feb. 2 — Juniata A

Feb. 6 — Lycoming H

Feb. 8— Franklin & Marshall A

Feb. 12 — Western Maryland A

Feb. 16— Wilkes A

Feb. 18 — Lebanon Valley H

Feb. 21— Eiizabethtown A

Feb. 23— Haverford A

Feb. 27— Wilkes H

Mar. 2 — Rutgers (So. Jersey) A

MEET THE BRIDE

(Continued from Page Five)
The Rev. David G. Volk '52, assistant
pastor, performed the double-ring
ceremony. Prior to the ceremony, a
half-hour organ recital was presented
by Dr. John R. Leach '47, brother of
the groom. The couple plan to re-
side in Salisbury, Pa. where Clayton
has accepted a position as commercial
teacher in the Salisbury High School.

A. CLIFFORD STAMFEL '54 was mar-
ried recently to Elizabeth Haines, of
Danville, Pa. "Cliff" is employed as
a field representative with the Aetna
Casualty and Surety Co., working out
of Wheeling, W. Va., where the couple
is residing.

RAY F. TYLER '51 married Marian J.
Rider of Millville on June 23 in the
Millville Methodist Church. Prof.
Russell C. Hatz, violinist, accompan-
ied b.v Mrs. Hatz, both on the faculty
of S. U., presented a recital of Classi-
cal music. Ray has accepted a man-
agerial position with Sears Roebuck
and Co., Altoona, where the couple
now reside.

NECROLOGY

OLIVE D. BARRY '13, for the past ten
years assistant in the Bursar's Office
at S. U., died July 26. A friend to all
students during this time, she had
been in good health up to early sum-
mer. Before coming to Susquehanna,
for twenty years Miss Barry had been
a valued employee of the National
Union Life Insurance Co., Pittsburgh.

THE REV. DR. J. LUTHER HOFFMAN
'99 died on September 15. The last
22 years of his ministry were spent at
the Lutheran Church of the Refor-
mation, Baltimore, Md. Since retire-
ment in 1939, he has lived in Hartle-
ton. Pa.

JUNE C. MILLER '39, Ashland, Pa.,
passed away May 27. Prior to his
death, Mr. Miller taught in the Ford
School of Business at Pottsville, and
worked in the Pennsylvania National
Bank in the same town. He was also
an accountant for Pomeroy's Store.

NORA A. MONAHAN '28 died June 3
in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. after a prolonged
illness. She had been hospitalized
from February of this year.

DR. DANIEL J. SNYDER '00, native of
Liberty and pastor emeritus of Trin-
ity Lutheran Church, Long Beach,
Calif., died July 14 at his home in
that city. While pastor at Trinity, he
served four years as president of the
Calif. Synod. He served the congre-
gation 37 years before retirement.

TEN

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

September, 1956

— Susquehannans on Parade —

f(\M Dr. William M. Rearick, Mifflin-
JI4 burg, retired Lutheran pastor,
was honored recently as friends gath-
ered to celebrate the 60th anniversary
of his ministry. Dr. Rearick for many
years has served on the Board of Direc-
tors of Susquehanna.

Y\} tor of Kountz Memorial Luther-
an Church, Omaha, Neb., was the prin-
cipal speaker at the opening of the Bi-
centennial of Fort Augusta, Sunbury,
Pa. He was introduced by Dr. G. Mor-
ris Smith, President of S. U.

>4 f* Dr. John S. Bangson retired as
Y J) Chairman of the Biology Depart-
ment of Berea College in May, 1956,
where he was given a surprise banquet
on June 2 in honor of his 31 years ser-
vice. Following World War II, Dr.
Bangson worked at Oak Ridge Institute
of Nuclear Studies doing research on
the effects of radiation on living organ-
isms.

f-tp The Rev. Dr. Martin L. Dolbeer,
J[Q Sr. has been appointed Chaplain
and assistant professor of Bible at Thiel
College, Pa.

'OA ^''' •'"s^Ph L. Hackenberg has
^y accepted a position as Director
of teacher training and testing at Mor-
avian College. For the past ten years
he has been Superintendent of Schools
in Shamokin, Pa. Dr. Hackenberg
served for three terms as President of
the Alumni Association of S. U., and is
now the alumni representative on the
Board of Directors.

Jrtft The Rev. Russell J. Crouse, pas-
^Q tor of St. Timothy's Lutheran
Church, Forrest Park, Ga., has accepted
a call to the pastorate of St. James
Lutheran Church, Altoona, Pa. He has
been vice president of the Forrest Park
Ministerial Association and vice presi-
dent of the central conference of the
synod.

'01 '**"• ^""'^ **• Gerhardt (Mary A.
J 1^ Hutchings) received her Master
of Arts degree from Ball State Teach-
ers College, Ind., this past June. She
majored in Reading Difficulties in Ele-
mentary and High School, and was

graduat(!d as a Reading Consultant.
Paul VV. Freed is principal of Wildvvood
High School, Wildwood, N. J.

f*\€\ Herbert H. Rummel has been
J^ elected president of the Alumni
Association of the
New York School of
Social Work, Co-
lumbia University.
Mr. Rummel is Di-
rector of both Home
Service and Disas-
ter Service for the
New York Chapter
of the American Red
Cross. He is a for-
mer director of the Herbert Rummel
Manhattan Borough Office of the N. Y.
Dept. of Welfare, and was formerly
State Director, Pennsylvania Dept. of
Public Assistance. He makes his home
at 5440 Netherland Ave., New York 71,
N. Y. Dr. Andrew V. Kozak is taking a
leave of absence from his position as
Chairman of Mathematics and Engi-
neering at Concord College, Athens, W.
Va. to obtain experience in industry and
do additional graduate study. During
the summer, he was with one of the
aviation companies employed as a
Weapons Evaluation Specialist in Ad-
vance Engineering and Design.

f*\i The Rev. Henry H. Gassier is

JfiJ Protestant chaplain at the Medi-
cal Center for Federal Prisoners, Spring-
field, Mo. This institution is one of the
thirty institutions operated by the De-
partment of Justice.

>rtp Dr. Ralph C. Geigle has been ap-
JJ pointed Superintendent of the
Reading Pa. School System. He was
previously Superintendent of the Oak-
mont, Pa. School District. William S.
Whitley has been appointed head of the
Commercial Department of the Reading,
Pa. Senior H. S.

'07 Clyde R. Spitzner, S. U. Alumni
J I President and commercial man-
ager of radio station WIP, Phila., has
been elected chairman of the Board of
Trustees of the Charles Morris Price
School of Advertising and Journalism.
Clyde is also a member of the Board of
School Directors in Haverford Town-
ship.

'38 "

HOMECOMING — 1956
SATURDAY — OCTOBER 27

Eleanor Brown

Eleanor B. Brown has completed
i?sident and course requirements
and finished com-
prehensive exami-
nations toward a
doctorate in educa-
tion at Penna. State
Univ. Miss Brown
has been on sabba-
tical leave since
July, 1955, from
Sacramento, Calif.
H. S., where she is
chairman of the de-
partment of business education. Dur-
ing World War II, she served with the
US Navy and was honorably discharged
as a lieutenant, senior grade, which
rank she still maintains as a member of
the Naval Reserve. Major Charles J.
Stauffer, US Army Artillery, has been
promoted to Lt. Colonel at Fort Leaven-
worth, Kan., where he is attending the
Regular Command and General Staff
Officer Course given at the Command
and General Staff College. Prior to his
present assignment. Colonel Stauffer
was Special Weapons Technical Opera-
tions Officer at Fort Bliss, Texas. He
and his family reside at Fort Leaven-
worth. The Rev. James B. Diffenderfer
has accepted a call to serve as institu-
tional chaplain in the Philadelphia and
Norristown areas. He was formerly
pastor of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
Church. Darby. Pa.

f M(\ The Rev. William E. Nye has ac-

^:\J cepted the position as Pastor of
the Zion Lutheran Church in White-
marsh, Pa.

> J •* Earl R. Deardorff has joined the
t^ I Informational Services staff of
the Penna. Farm Bureau Co-operative
Association, Harrisburg, Pa.

f M*\ Dorothy M. Webber has accepted
^J a position as Dean of Girls at
Roosevelt H. S. in Wyandotte, Mich.
She had been a teacher of business
studies in Clarks Summit-Abington
Joint Schools, Pa. Ruth E. McCorklll,
Director of the Upsala College News
Bureau, spent her vacation thi5 summer
in Hawaii visiting Mrs. Burnell Worley
(Mary E. Basehoar '45).

fit Ada Jayne Romig, former teacher
44 '" West Shore H. S., Lemoyne,
Pa., has moved to the West Snyder
Joint School Sy.stem to teach English,
Latin and French. She resides in
Beaver Springs, Pa. with her parents.
Raymond R. Schramm received his M.S.
in Management Engineering in June
from Newark College of Engineering.
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September, 1956

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

ELEVEN

'yl7 Stanley Stonesifer, Jr. was
tj I awarded his Doctor of Education
degree at Teachers College, Columbia
Univ. on August 14. Dr. Stonesifer is
currently principal of the new Abraham
Lincoln Jr. H. S. in West Orange, N. J.
His wife is Harriet H. Mendenhall '41.
Louise H. Schlick has accepted a posi-
tion as music teacher in the Wilkes-
Barre Schools. For the past eight years,
she had been Supervisor of Music in
Lake Noxen School District, Harvey's
Lake, Pa. On£:kar Narayan visited the
Alumni Office during the summer be-
fore his return to British Guiana, where
he is Head Master of the Skeldon High
School. During the past year, he com-
pleted graduate work at Miss. State
Univ. Susquehanna friends will be glad
to learn that Ongkar's work in British
Guiana has progressed at a rapid pace.
His enthusiasm has resulted in the
erection of a $50,000 high school build-
ing mainly financed by Luther Leaguers.

>JQ Donald P.
40 Rohrbach,

formerly with the
New Jersey division
of Westinghouse,
has recently been
appointed assistant
manager of Motor-
ola's Marketing Re-
search Department,

.. .^u u K V, Oak Park, 111.
Donald Rohrbach

>iA John G. DeVine is now teaching
t^J/ and coaching football at the Ash-
land, Pa. High School. Charles R. Wian

visited the Alumni Office while on vaca-
tion. He is employed by the Sperry
Gyroscope Co., and makes his home in
Atlus, Okla.

'51

Merrill W. Shafer received his
Ph.D. degree this summer from
the Penna. State Univ. He is now a
member of the research staff of the In-
ternational Business Machines Corp. at
Poughkeepsie, N. Y.

'52

Faye K. Lewis, Lansford, has
been named to the faculty of
Susquehanna Township School District,
Dauphin Co., Pa. She will teach mathe-
matics. Howard A. Miller has been ap-
pointed claims agent of Hall's Motor
Transit Co., Sunbury, Pa. Before em-
ployment with Hall's, Howard was as-
sociated with the Westinghouse Electric
Manufacturing Corp. Charles Zlock
was graduated from the Univ. of Pitts-
burgh on June 13 with the degree of
D.D.S.

'53

Snyder H. S., Beaver Springs, Pa. Her
husband Bob '56 also is teaching his-
tory at Towanda. Robert C. Wyllie is
with Johns-Manville, N. J. Charles N.
Mason, Jr. recently was graduated "cum
laude" from the Westminster Theologi-
cal Seminary, receiving the degree
S.T.B. He is now assistant minister at
Howard Park Church in Baltimore, and
plans to continue his studies at West-
minster working on his Master's degree.
Donald H. Foelsch, recently discharged
from military service, has accepted a po-
sition with a chemical firm in Williams-
port, Pa. Paul R. Nestler, Jr. was grad-
uated on June 1 with the 26th class of
the U. S. Naval Officer Candidate
School, after an intense course in Naval
Science subjects which covered an
eighteen week period. Paul is now
qualified as a junior officer of the Navy.

'54

Rebecca J. Shade is teaching a
class for mentally retarded chil-
dren in Salinas, Calif. Mrs. Robert C.
Micatavage (Jane K. Cline) is teaching
the sixth grade in the Palmyra Public
Schools, N. J., while husband Bob con-
tinues his studies at Temple Medical
School.

>rr Mrs. Earl F. Kleintop (Mary Ann
30 Bingaman) is now on the faculty
of the Selinsgrove Area Joint Schools.
Earl continues his studies at S. U.
John E. Barrett, III traveled to Mexico
City and points in South America dur-
ing the summer with his college choir
of Princeton Theological Seminary.

Mrs. Robert Kurtz (Danalee M.

Kershner) has accepted a posi-
tion with the Towanda Valley Joint H.
S., Towanda, Pa. During the past year,
she taught English and History at West

WHITHER THE CLASS
OF 1956

Beatrice Aurand: Commercial teacher,
Orbisonia Area Jt. School, Orbisonia,
Pa.

Charles Bailes: Hahnemann Medical
College, Philadelphia, Pa.

Deborah Krapf Bell: Bank Clerk, Car-
lisle, Pa.

Ruth Brobst: Music teacher. Basking
Ridge H. S., New Jersey.

Janet Brown: In training for Medical
Technologist at Allegheny Valley Hos-
pital.

Sally Brown: Secretary, Personnel De-
partment, International Salt Co.,
Scranton, Pa.

Henry Cook: New Jersey Bell Tele-
phone Co., Summit, N. J.

Carol Dauberman: Music teacher, Mor-
risville Public Schools, Morrisville, Pa.

Eleanor Dively: Editorial position with
"Luther Life," Philadelphia, Pa.

William Doney: Sacony Vacuum, Al-
lentown, Pa.

Anna Dorward: Music teacher, E. Ruth-
erford Public Schools, New Jersey.

Charles Duncan: Boston University
Seminary

David Fetter: Gettysburg Seminary.

Elizabeth Ford: Music teacher, Balti-
more County Schools, Towson, Md.

Frederick Frost: Management Analyst
for the Pa. Dept. of Welfare, Harris-
burg, Pa.

Henry Geiss: Vitro Laboratories, West
Orange, N. J. Graduate study, Ste-
vens Institute of Technology.

Janet Gerner: Music teacher, Penns-
ville Schools, Pennsville, N. J.

Djamshid (Jack) Ghatan: George Wash-
ington Medical College.

Robert Gulick: U. S. Air Force.

Robert Hackenburg: Young & Rubican,
New York City.

Donald Hartman: Biology Stafl, Oak
Ridge Nat'l Laboratories, Oak Ridge,
Tenn.

Nancy Henderson: Parish worker,
Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyo-
missing. Pa.

Anne Hepler: Music teacher, Hunting-
don Area Jt. H. S., Pa.

Evelyn Herbstrith: Graduate study in
German, Middlebury College, Vt.

Marjorie Kostenbauder: Secretary,
Merck & Co., Riverside, Pa.

Robert Kurtz: History teacher, Towan-
da Valley Jt. H. S., Pa.

Clayton Leach: Commercial teacher,
Salisbury-Elk Lick Jt. School District,
Salisbury, Pa.

Nancy McCuUough: Secretary, Sun Oil
Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

Richard Matha: Accounting firm of Ly-
brand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Charlotte Meerbach: English teacher,
E. Hartford H. S., Conn.

Carroll Millard: Bell Telephone Co.,
Bethlehem, Pa.

Doris Moon: Pa. State Hospital, Phila-
delphia, Pa.

Sister Gladys Moore: Parish Deaconess,
First Lutheran Church, Carlisle, Pa.

Anna Jane Moyer: English teacher,
Lewisburg Jt. H. S., Pa.

Helene Nestler: Teaching, Pennsauken,
N. J. H. S.

Beverly Pecht: Teacher, Middleburg Jt.
H. S., Pa.

Nedebiah Peck: Cost Accountant, Rome
Cable Corp., Rome, N. Y.

Donald Reamer: Temple Univ. Medical
School.

Maria Ronngren: Graduate work in
foreign trade at the Wharton School,
U. of Pa.

Charlotte Sandt: Medical Secretary,
Wyeth Laboratories, Radnor, Pa.

Diane Schilke: Music teacher, Fairfield,
Conn., Public Schools.

Ralph Sheldon: Working with father,
Ralph B. Sheldon, Sr.

Gary Smith: Claims Representative,

Liberty Mutual Ins. Co., Phila., Pa.

(Continued on Page Twelve)

TWELVE

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

September, 1956

CONTRIBUTORS

(Continued from Page Six)

Littlestown Hardware & Foundrj-

^(j_ Ij^c Littlestown

Lord Manufncluring Co Erie

Lovell Manufacturing Co. Erie

Lukcns Steel Co CoatesviUe

Lynch. Thomas Greensburg

McClosk.y & Co Philadelphia

J. Horace McFarland Co Harrisburg

McFeely-Rogers Foundation Latrobc

(McFeely Brick Co.)

McNeil Laboratories. Inc Philadelphia

Masland Duraleather Co Philadelphia

James H. Matthews & Co Pittsburgh

Merccrsburg Tanner>- Division Mercersburg

(Loewengart & Co.)

Miller Printing Machinci-y Co Pittsburgh

Milsan Mills. Inc. Lebanon

Nannette Manufacturing Co Philadelphi;i

Natco Corp. Pittsburgh

National Decalcomania Corp rhilad.'lphia

National Publishing Co Philadelphia

National Union Insurance Companies Pittsburgh

Naugle. Cart A Shippcnsburg

Nazareth Cement Co Nazareth

Hugh Nelson-Columbia Carpet Mills.

Inc. Philadelphia

John J. Nesbitt. Inc Philadelphia

Neville Chemical Co Pittsburgh

New Holland Machine Co New Holland

(Sperry Corp. Foundation)

Nosco Plastics. Inc Erie

H. T. Osburn & Co.. Inc. Franklin

W. V. Pangbome & Co. Inc Philadelphia

Paper Manufacturers Co .■ Philadelphia

Patterson. Graham Philadelphia

Penn Kruit Company.. Philadelphia

Pennsylvania Malleable Iron Corp. Lancaster

Peoples First National Bank & Trust

Co Pittsburgh

Peoples Natural Gas Co Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Bridge & Iron Works Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh-Des Moines Co. Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Forgings Co. Foundation . Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Foundation Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Press Co. Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railway

Co, Pittsburgh

Plymouth Oil Co Pittsburgh

Precision Grinding Wheel Co., Inc Philadelphia

Precision Plastics Co Philaielphia

Morris & Mary Press Foundation Hummelstown

(Press Dress & Uniform Co.)
Pure Carbon Co.. Inc. St. Marys

Quaker State Oil Refining Corp. Oil City

Reznor Manufacturing Co Mercer

Ricck Dairy Co. Pittsburgh

Rii-ck Ice Cream Co. Pittsburgh

Robertshaw-Fulton Charitable Trust Greensburg
(Robertshaw-Fulton Controls Co.)

H. H. Robertson Co. ^ Pittsburgh

Rockwell Charitable Trust Pittsburgh

(Rockwell Manufacturing Co.)

Royal .Manufacturing Co.. Inc Allentown

Royal Pants Manufacturing Co Perkasie

Schmidt & Ault Paper Co. York

Christian Schmidt Foundation Philadelphia

(C. Schmidt & Sons. Inc.)

Shenango Furnace Co Pittsburgh

S. Morgan Smith Co. Foundation York

Sowers Printing Co Lebanon

St. Marys Sewer Pipe Co.. Inc St. Marys

Stackpole-Hall Foundation St. Marys

(Stack pole Carbon Co.)

Standard Pressed Steel Co Jenkintown

Standard Steel Specialty Co Beaver Falls

Speer Carbon Co. St. Marys

Steel Heddle Mfg. Co Philadelphia

Charles G. Summers. Jr.. Inc New Freedom

Swindell-Dressier Foundation Pittsburgh

(Swindell-Dressier Corp.)

Tasty Baking Co Philadelphia

Terminal Warehouse Co Philadelphia

L. G. L. and Florence S. Thomas

Foundation Philadelphia

THE SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

POSTMASTER — Please notify if undelivered

Entered at Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania Post Office as Second Class Matter

Titan Foundation Bcllefonte

(Titan Metal Manufacturing Co.)

F. W. Tunnell Co.. Inc Philadelphia

E. W. Twitchell. Inc Philadelphia

Union Bank and Trust Co Bethlehem

Union Barge Line Corp Pittsburgh

United Gas Improvement Co. Philadelphia

L'niversal-Cyclops Foundation Bridgeville

(Univei-sal-Cyclops Steel Corp.)

Universal Dental Co Philadelphia

Upper Darby National Bank Upper Darby

Vanadium-Alloys Steel Co Latrobe

Vulcan Mold & Iron Co Latrobe

Warner Co Philadelphia

Washington Steel Corp Washington

Waterman Products Co.. Inc Philadelphia

Welsbach Corp Philadelphia

Wertz, Augustus S Reading

Western Pennsylvania Brewers*

Association Pittsburgh

Wheatland Tube Co. Philadelphia

(Maneely Fund)

Whiting Patterson Co.. Inc Philadelphia

Wise Potato Chip Co Berwick

Wolf Fund Philadelphia

(Wolf Brothers. Inc.)

Wolfs Head Oil Refining Co.. Inc Oil City

Wood-Metal Industries. Inc. Kreamer

T. B. Wood's Sons Co Chambersburg

E. A. Wright Co. ., ,..,...., Philadelphia

Wyckoff Steel Co Pittsburgh

York Corp. Foundation York

York Narrow Fabrics Co York

Zippo Manufacturing Co. Bradford

OUT-OF-STATE CONTRIBUTORS:

Addressograph-Multigraph Co. Cleveland. Ohio

Allied Stores Foundation. Inc New York, N. Y.

Allis-Chalmers Foundation, Inc. Milwaukee, Wis.

American Oil Co New York, N, Y,

American Radiator & Standard

Sanitary Corp New York, N, Y,

.American Tobacco Co.. Inc New York, N. Y.

Concora Foundation Chicago. III.

(Container Corp. of America)
Ravmond E. & Ellen F. Crane

Foundation Miami. Fla.

Deluxe Check Printers Foundation, St. Paul, Minn.

Erie Railroad Co. Cleveland. Ohio

General American Transportation

Corp. Chicago, 111.

General Foods Fund. Inc New York. N. Y.

General Motors Corp. Detroit, Mirh,

General Tire Foundation Akron, Ohio

International Har\'ester Co. Chicago, III,

S, S, Kresge Co Detroit, Mich,

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance

Co Springfield. Mass.

Oscar .Mayer Foundation, Inc, Chicago, III,

William T, Morris Foundation New York, N, Y,

National Biscuit Co, New York, N, Y,

National Dairy Products Corp New York, N. Y.

Pillsbury Mills, Inc Minneapolis, Minn,

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son Foundation,

Inc Chicago. III.

CLASS OF 1956

' Continued from Page Eleven)

Glen Smith: Temple University Medi-
cal School.

Jessie Smith: Jr. H. S. English teacher,
Blue Mountain Jt. School System, Or-
wigsburg, Pa.

Mary Jane Solomon: Secretary, Co-
lumbia Artists" Management, Inc., N.
Y. City. Continuing private voice
study.

Gene Stettler: Smith Chevrolet Mo-
tors, Middleburg, Pa.

Gene Stock: Burroughs Corp., Sun-
bury, Pa. area.

Margaret Sultzbaugh: Elementary mu-
sic teacher, Wilmington, Del.

Harold Trabosh: Military Service.

Ray Tyler: Management training pro-
gram. Sears & Roebuck Corp., Al-
toona, Pa.

Genevieve Thomas Waters: Commer-
cial teacher, Mifflinburg, Pa.

Seth Wheeland: Military Service.

Gerald Wilson: Management training
program, P. P. & L., Allentown. Pa.

John Yeich: Gettysburg Seminary.

x'58's

Patricia Dawn Bortle: Private Secre-
tary, State Farm Ins. Co., Springfield,
Pa.

Barbara Enck — Medical Secretary, Lan-
caster General Hospital, Pa.

Getell Friedman: Secretary, Alumni
Office, Jefferson Medical College,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Kay Kline Koch: Secretary, Snyder
Co. Trust Co., Selinsgrove, Pa,

Barbara Mottern: Secretary, Public
Relations Dept., Susquehanna Uni-
versity.

Socony Mobil Oil Co.. Inc New York, N V

Sylvania Foundation New York, N, Y,

(Sylvania Electric Products, Inc)

Time, Inc New York. N, Y.

Transogram Co., Inc New York, N. Y.

(Charles S, Raizen Foundation)
Union Carbide Educulional Fund, New York, N. Y.

(Union Carbide and Carbon Corp.)
United States Steel Foundation.

Inc New York. N. Y.

liBRARY
SUSQUtHANNA UNIVERSITY

Vol.-XXI¥- N'.

December, 1956

No.X 7

ADDITION - LIBRAR

SUSQUEHANNA U
LAWRIE S GREEN - HARRISBU

Susquehanna's present library building was built in 1928 when the college had 8,000 volumes.
Today it has 33,000 volumes and shelving space is most urgently needed. Also there is not
enough space with the present college enrollment to accommodate students who should use
the library.

Although plans have not been finally approved, the addition probably will be con-
structed as pictured above on the south end of the present building and will
double the floor space. The entrance will face the west and will fea-
ture five large, white pillars. $150,000 of the Centennial
Fund has been allocated for this purpose.

TWO

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

December 1956

New Year Greetings

Here's my hand and heart in gratitude to each one of you! I hope
our alumni have had a joyous Christmas, and that the New Year will
have for each of you God's guidance and blessing. May we go forward
in faith to new victories in His name.

You are responding to the challenge of our Centennial Appeal in
the spirit of grateful alumni. Your response is establishing a record for
S. U. of alumni giving. God bless you all!

G. MORRIS SMITH, President

Susquehanna University

December 17. 1956
Greetings:

My heart is warm as we find ourselves in the Holiday Season; the
Centennial Appeal for $700,000 has been obtained to construct the new
music building and build an addition to the library.

THIS, IN ITSELF, IS ENOUGH FOR ALL OF US TO REJOICE FOR
IT BRINGS WITH IT NEW HOPE!

I want to congratulate and offer words of praise to those who have
given of their time, talent and possessions in order that the spirit of SUS-
QUEHANNA will live and that your children will bo able to benefit from
your work.

On December 15, 392 alumni contributed a total of $32,015.00 to the
Centennial Building Fund. This includes those alumni who are also
members of the Board of Trustees and members of the faculty.

We anticipate that there will be many more alumni who will con-
tribute before the final amount is recorded. Additional funds will be
required to provide furnishings and equipment and to add further to
the endowment to provide improved faculty salaries. My Christmas
will be happier because of your friendly support, hearty cooperation and
willingness to help.

I sincerely wish you and yours a New Year filled with success an.l
happiness.

Sincerely yours,

CLYDE R. SPITZNER, President
General Alumni Association
Susquehanna University
CRS/rb

MEET THE BRIDE AND GROOM -

Ivars Avots '55 was married to Benita
Rauda, a student at the Univ. of
Washington on July 29. The wed-
ding was held in Bellingham, Wash.
Ivars is now in service, and stationed
in Davenport, Iowa.

Eugene R. Debarr x'43 recently mar-
ried Leola G. Companaro of Ohio.
Eugene is Director of the Cuyahoga
County Council for Retarded Chil-
dren.

Mary E. Farlling '28 was married to
Donald E. Hollway on Sept. 29 in St.
Stephen's Lutheran Church, Wilming-

ton, Del. The Rev. Dr. Park W.
Huntington '17 performed the cere-
mony. The couple now reside in Red
Lion, Pa.

Orville W. Glass, Jr. '53 was married on
Dec. 1 to Yvonne E. Heyd of Salladas-
burg. Orville is employed as an ac-
countant for the Aircraft Marine
Products, Inc. of Harrisburg, where
the couple plan to reside.

Marguerite L. Heffelfinger '53 was

united in marriage to Richard C.
Budd of Newburgh, N. Y. on Oct. 13

in First Presbyterian Church, Blooms-
burg. The couple reside in Elizabeth.
N. J.

Raymond L. Heflfner x'58 was married
to Nancy M. Walker of Sunbury on
Sept. 16 in Zion Lutheran Church.
Raymond is in the U. S. Navy, sta-
tioned at Bainbridge, Md.

T. Justin Myers, Jr. '53 was married on
Oct. 20 to M. June Miller of Mont-
gomery, Pa. The Rev. John R. Knaul
'39 performed the ceremony in Christ
Evangelical Lutheran Church. Jus-
tin is associated with his father in the
insurance business.

Gilbert R. Rowe x'58 and Lete Jean
Garman of Lewisburg, Pa. were mar-
ried on Sept. 15 in Christ's Evangeli-
cal Church. The couple are now re-
siding at 306 S. Mkt. St., Selinsgrove.

Anna M. Schumacher x'54 was mar-
ried on Sept. 29 to Dr. Alfred B. Van-
dersluis, Ohio, in the First Congre-
gational Church of Flushing, N. Y.
Attending the wedding were Miss
Joane Heinley x'54 and Mr. '53 and
Mrs. (Charlotte Neuman x'54) Thom-
as E. Marts, Jr. Ann is now teaching
nursing arts at Genessee Hospital in
Rochester, where the couple plan to
reside.

Genevieve L. Thomas '56 was married
to Matthew Waters this summer in
St. David's Lutheran Church, Davids-
ville. Pa. Genevieve is teaching at
Mifflinburg H. S., while Matt con-
tinues his studies at S. U. The couple
reside at 301 S. Mkt. St., Selinsgrove.

John H. Wright, Jr. '49 married Mary
L Boone of Beaver Meadows Pa. on
Oct. 27 in Trinity Lutheran Church,
Hazleton. The service was solemn-
ized by Dr. H. Clay Bergstresser '17.
Paul A. Wagner '50 was one of the
attendants.

Junior Co-eds

AMIG — a daughter, Shawn, was born
to Mr. and Mrs. (Zola Robinson '50)
Donald J. Amig on Oct. 20. The
Amigs have another daughter, I.' •
who is two years of age. They resin.
in Camp Hill, Pa.

BULL — Mark Spencer arrived on Dec.
5, 1955 to Mr. and Mrs. (Maria Shet-
ler '50) William Bull. The Bulls re-
side at 207 David Dr., Bryn Mawr, Pa.

DAVIS — Lynne Allison was born on
Nov. 18 to Mr. x'50 and Mrs. (Nelda
Shafer '51) Donald R. Davis, accord-
ing to a most unique birth announce-
ment. The Davis' reside in Levit-
town. Pa.

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Entered as second-class matter September 26, 1931, at the Post Office at Selinsgrov
Published four times a year by Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa., in months

e. Pa., under the Act of August 24, 1912.
of September, December, March and June.

December 1956

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

THREE

Dr. Smith Reports Success in $500,000

Campaign. Expresses Gratefulness.

Our Centennial Appeal, planned and discussed since 1954, has gone over the
top. The Synod goal of $500,000 was oversubscribed by $20,621, as of December 7,
1956. Besides this, gifts from Trustees, faculty, alumni and friends rose to $57,219.
There had accumulated in the building fund before our recent campaign $208,217.
Adding these three items together, our Centennial Fund in cash and pledges
amounts to $786,057.

For the success of our efforts I am
profoundy grateful to God, the church,
our pastors, and the thousands of folks
who have made victory possible. The
prayers and hard work of many have
been blessed of God. To Him be the
honor and the praise.

We believe the fund will still grow.
Additional money will be sorely needed
for new instruments, as well as new
furnishings and equipment in the Li-
brary and Music Building, and for an
enlarged endowment for better salaries
for faculty and personnel. The hope is
entertained that when we celebrate the
Centennial in 1958, Susquehanna may
announce $1,000,000 in its general En-
dowment fund. The endowment of the
college is at present $667,150. It is now
clear that our $700,000 goal for the
Centennial was always a minimum goal.

Bids will be opened for the Music
Building on January 15. As soon there-
after as feasible construction will start.
The concrete blocks, a gift of our trus-
tee, Orlando Houts, are already on the
campus. Preliminary drawings of the
Library have also been started. Both
buildings will go forward apace, so that
both may be ready for dedication in
1958, our Centennial year.

In regard to payments, both congre-
gational and personal, it is urged that
these be made as promptly as possible
so the whole program may go forward
without delay. We are now embarked
on great preparations for 1958. Let's
carry them through with fidelity and
growing enthusiasm.

JUNIOR CO-EDS

(Continued from Page Two)
FLANNERY — Joseph James arrived at
Echo Lane, Newburgh, N. Y. on
Sept. 23. The happy parents are Mr.
and Mrs. (Ethel KnifTin '43) Joseph
Flannery.

HEATON— Janet Kay arrived at the
home of Mr. '46 and Mrs. Blair L.
Heaton on Oct. 15. They have one
other child, Kenneth — who is ever so

proud of his new sister. The Heat-
ons live in Selinsgrove.

JOYCE — Philip Gordon was born on
March 22 to the Rev. '52 and Mrs.
(Jean McDonald '51) Wm. Gordon
Joyce of Ridgway, Pa. Philip is the
first child.

KOCH — a son, Ricky was born on Nov.
6, 1955 (1955 S. U. Homecoming) to
Mr. '50 and Mrs. (Maude Jones '49)
Andrew A. Koch of Philadelphia, Pa.
The Kochs have one other son,
Andy Jr.

LAUVER— Kirk Stuart arrived at the
home of Mr. '54 and Mrs. (Jean Rowe
'54) Orville H. Lauver on Dec. 7.
Jean and Orville recently moved to
721 E. Boundary Ave., York, Pa.

McCUE — a daughter, Alexandra Lou-
ise, is the first child of Mr. and Mrs.
(Janet Popken x'50) Leonard D. Mc-
Cue of Livingston, N. J. Alexandra
was born on Nov. 3.

REILLY — Judith Ann was born to Mr.
'49 and Mrs. James B. Reilly on Oct.
24. The Reillys live in East Orange,
N. J.

ROOK— Donald Randall made his ap-
pearance at the home of Mr. '56 and
Mrs. Donald E. Rook on Aug. 27.
The Rook's live in North Hills, Pa.

SCHROEDTER— William Burt arrived
on July 23 to Mr. and Mrs. (Jane
Bollinger '51) Paul Schroedter of
Waynesboro, Pa. The Schroedter's
have one other son. Max, who is two
and one-half years old.

TOROK— Keith Wagner arrived on the
scene in Hatboro, Pa. on Sept. 6.
This is the first child of Mr. '53 and
Mrs. (Joyce Wagner '53) Steve F.
Torok.

'iVOLLASTON — Nancy Lee was born on
Nov. 3 to Mr. '52 and Mrs. (Althea
Ferguson '51) Edward A. Wollaston.
The Wollaston's have recently moved
to 319 Haines Street, Kane, Pa.

ZEIDLER— Paul Frank was born to Mr.
'48 and Mrs. (Ruth Williams '47)
Frank A. Zeidler on Oct. 10. They
have another child Carol, who is four
years old. The Zeidler's reside in
Pomplon Plains, N. J.

ZORN — Kathryn Suzanne was born on
Sept. 3 to Mr. and Mrs. (Barbara
Morris x'54) Gunnar Zorn of Sads-
burvville. Pa. This is their first child.

Susquehannans
— On Parade

*00 ^'^' •'"*"* '■ Woodruff celebrated
00 his 92nd birthday on Nov. 17.
After serving 51 years as a teacher and
college professor, he now keeps busy
with a multitude of activities. He is
Chairman of the Board of Directors of
the Snyder Co. Trust Company, and is
in the process of compiling another
collection of poems and essays.

>Qi Dr. William M. Rearick, Pastor
J/tJ emeritus of MifHinburg Luther-
an Church and long-time trustee of
S. U., was honored at a special service
on Nov. 4 for 50 years service to his
church. Dr. G. Morris Smith spoke at
the service and traced the notable min-
isterial career of Dr. Rearick. A plaque
was presented to Dr. Rearick by the
congregation.

'14

The Rev. Ammon W. Smith, in

recent correspondence with the
Alumni Office, told of a chance meeting
he had with Vance Gobel '14. The two
S.U. sports enthusiasts had a good time
discussing the Bucknell-S.U. baseball
game of May, 1914 when Gobel pitched
S.U. to a 5-4 victory. With the score
tied in the 8th inning, Lester Shannon
'15 got a single. Second baseman Smith
then brought him home with a home
run. S.U. students were elated over
the victory, and carried Gobel ofT the
field. He is now Chief Purchasing agent
for the Edgewater Steel Co., and lives
in Oakmont, Pa. Pastor Smith is retired
from the ministry and is now living in
Leesburg, Fla.

'or Christie E. Zimmerman, mis-
^ J sionary of the Lutheran Church
in India, last month visited her aunt in
Selinsgrove while on a furlough. Miss
Zimmerman visited Jerusalem in Oct.
just prior to the recent hostilities.
Jrtiy Harold A. Swank, for the past
^ I ten years assistant principal of
the Jr. High School in Connellsville,
Pa., has recently been appointed prin-
cipal of the same school.

Russell E.

nger it

co-author of a new
social studies book
entitled "American
Democracy", which
is being published
by the American
Book Company. Mr.
Klinger for the past
ten years has been
head of the Social
Studies Dept. of the Trenton, N. J.
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LV Klinj

Russell Klinger

Central H. S.

FOUR

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

December 195G

Alumni Help Push Centennial Appeal Over
the Top. $700000 Goal Oversubscribed by
$86,000. 400 Alumni Subscribe $32,000.

Listed below are alumni who have responded to the Centennial Appeal as of
December 19. Since members of the Lutheran Church in the Central Pennsylvania
Synod raised more than $500,000 of the total amount, many names of alumni who
contributed through their churches are not included herewith.

Where an asterisk appears before a name, it indicates that the alumnus ha.5
made his contribution through the Board of Directors and the amount is not in-
cluded in the Class Total.

Club News

1886 — $50.00

George R. Ulrich

1898 — $100.00
•Frank A. Eyer

Alice Gortner Fischer

1899 — $45.00
Luther C. Hassinser
Harvey I). Hoover
William Schnure

1900 — $100.00

W. Ralph WaKonseller

1901 — S.50.00

Edwin M. Brungart

1902 — $127.50
Charles I. Boyer
Florence Wagenseller Marks
Philip H. Pearson

1904 — $200.00

Chalender H. Lesher
Calvin P. Swank

1907 — $105.00

Mar>' Jacobs Ru.ssell
Charles M. Teufel

1908 — $375.00

George F. Dunkelberger
John J. Houtz
M. Kathryn Moser
Milton A. Spotty

1909 — $225.00
Grace A.Geiselman
John S. Hoover
Mervyn J. Ross

1910 — $30.00
Arthur C. Harris
Frances Bastian Shircman

1911 — $15.00
♦Claude G. Aikens

Idella M. Kretchman
•Latimer S. Landes
Roy A. DeLong

1912 — $155.00
Thomas J. Herman
Harry G. Hubler
Ethel Harter Hubler
Harr>' R. Shipe

1913 — $365.00
Margaret Benner Burns
C. Earl Fecse

Maria Geiselman Gabrielson
John B. Knisflcy
Mary Graybill Kniseley
Raymond L. Lubold
Sara B. Manhart

1914 — $45.00
•Harry W. Miller

Dorothy .Schock Rearick
Ammon W. Smith

1915 — $300.00
Nathaniel A. Danowsky
J. Frank Faust

•John F. Harkins

Guy C. Lamer

Emma Moyer Masteller
1910 — $530 00

Cloyd E. Bottiger

Martin L. Dolhccr. Sr.

Katherine Wagner Harkins

J. Paul Harman

Bc-ss Fefterolf Keller
1917 — $10.00

Hcrhir' S. Rausch
191S -- $155.00

Fred Crossland

Lulu Fettcrolf Harman

Katharine V. Persing

Frank A. Staib

Evelyn J. Strohecker

1919 — $.590.00
Willard D. Allbfck
0«ORr H. Bverly
Christine Pchock Cassler
Harry J. Frymire
Helen Salem Wescoat

1920 — $352.50
Arch A. Aucker
Ru<!«ell F. Auman
Esther rres<man
HarnM Y. Fisher

•Joso.-h J, Haokenherg
•G. Blair Harman

1921 — $550.00
Orris H. Aurand
Maurice R. Gortner
Virginia Busier Parsons
Stewart M. Peters
Robert B. Rearick
Ruth LaRue Thompson
Ernest F. Walker
Mildred E. Winston

1922 — $380.00
Merle H. Beam
Mary Beck Grant
Charles E. Held
Alma L. Long
Bessie C. Long
George W. and Bertha

Townsend

1923 — $740.00
Thomas Atkinson
Marlyn R. Fetterolf
Beatrice Rettinger

1924 — $1,335.00

Miriam Huyett Alexander
William H. Blough
Mai-garet Wedlund Blough
Alvin W. Carpenter
J. Campbell Coons
Harold S. Duppstadt
Mabel Kinsey Fetterolf
Glenn E. Fisher
I. Wilson Kepner
Lottie Brosius Kepner
Alma V. McCullough
Joseph C. McLain
Mabel Mumma McLain
Mary K. Potteiger

1925 — $790.00
Norman R. Benner

•Roger M. Blough
Dorothy Clarke Creager
Marlin N. Endcrs
Harlan D. Fague
A. Ellsworth Grove. Jr.
C. Ralph Gramley
Frank R. Kerlin
Naomi Ulrich Linebaugh
Verda P. Long
Clarence E. Phillips
Luther C. Salem
Lester M. Shaffer
Spurgeon T. Shue
Sara Bi-ungart Stevens
Neal W. Wormley

1926 - $370.00
Eugeie T. Adams
Lee E. Boyer

Margaret Schmiermund Bruce
aara Hassinger Fague
Mabel Dagle Gramley
Gertrude McKee Kaup
Margaret Elizabeth Keiser
Lucy Herr Smith
Ethel V. Taylor
Orren R. Wagner
,„„ Parke R. Wagner

1927 — $85.00

Mary E. Bowersox
Elsie Nace Enders
Dewey S. Herrold
Clinton Weisenfluh

1928 — $407.50
Newton L. Bartges
Margaiit H. Buyers
Vesta Steininger Cook
E-lwin O. Constahle
Elizabeth «tong Eichelbergcr
Mai-shnll H. Fausold
Georgiene Fickes Frost
Heber H. Hummel

Ruth Dively Kaufman

Dorothy W. Pritchard

Charles M. Shaffer

Ray G. Sheeler

Laentenn McCahan Shelley

Helen Ott Soper

Essex Holsford Wagner

1929 ~ $307.50
Anna M. Allewelt
Adam P. Bingaman

Carol O. Bird
Henry R. Carichner
Charles E. Fisher
Gertrude Fisher Jones
Jerome B. Kaufman
Harr>' J. Lupfer
Ethel Weikert Reuning
Russell T. Shilling
George A. Spaid
Gertrude Arb()gast Spaid
Virginia Ulsh Troutman

1930 — $1,296.40
Paul M. Bishop
Edward T. Bollinger
Frances Thomas Davis
Dorothy Heiser Fisher
Raymond P. Garman. Sr.
Lewis C. Herrold

Mary Eastep Hill
Oren S. Kaltriter
Florence Lauver
Myer R. Musser
Ruth Goff Nicodemus
Luke H. Rhoads
Simun B. Rhoads
George S. Spangler
Kathryn Morning Ziegler

1931 — $465.00

Lois Brungart Bendigo
Lawrence C. Fisher
Paul M. Haines
Ronald E. Kehler
Mary E. Lauver
Bruce E. Nicodemus
Helen E. O'Connell
Ruth Maurey Quinter
Ira C. Saiasaman

1932 — $250.00
Mildred H. Bolich
Herman R. Fenstermaeher
Lewis R. Fox

Herbert G. Hohman
Mai-tba A. Jones
Arline Kanyuck Lerda
Elizabeth Wardrop Weller

1933 — $185.00
Selon F. Dockey
J. Paul Edwards
Anna Moody Edwards
Harold R. Kramer
Flora Ellmore Shilling
J. Donald Steele
Bruce Worthington

Marian Walbom Worthington

1934 — $180.00
Nelson J. King
Eleanor Brown Miller
Pauline Crow Mount
Virginia Andrews Rhoads

1935 ~~ $1,145.00

Frances Marks Basenberg
Robert R. Clark
Jess Pleasanton Coxo
S. Hilda Mickey
Anna E. dinger
Erie I. Shobert, II

1936 — $737.00
Frederic C. Billman
H. Vernon Ferster
Kathryn Weber Finkbinder
Grace Drew Greninger
James A. Grossman
Janet Earhart Harkins
Albert Hess

Mary Landon Russell
LaRue C. Shempp
Ralph I. Schockey
Dorothy B. Turner

1937 — $517.00
Lester J. Karschner
Mary Richard Knight
Charles Leese

Elsie Myers

P"ra"ces Smith Novinger
E. Raymond Shaheen
Clyde R. Spitzner
Helen Wetzel Spitzner

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LEHIGH-VALLEY

The Lehigh-Valley District Alumni
Club held its fall meeting on Sat., Nov.
3 at the Americus Hotel in Allentown,
with approximately 32 in attendance.
The following were elected to office:
Pres., Harold R. Kramer '48; V. Pres,,
Mrs. Margaret Ide Maguire "33; Scct'y.,
Mrs. Miriam Unangst Zell '42 and
Treas., Willard H. Schadel "41.

Dr. Russell W. Gilbert was the guest
speaker for the evening. Matters dis-
cussed were a possible scholarship pro-
gram for S.U. students and plans for
a proposed spring picnic.

NORTH NEW JERSEY

The North New Jersey Alumni Club
will hold its annual meeting on March
2 at the Friar Tuck Inn, Route 23, Ce-
dar Grove, N.J. Representative from
the campus will be Dean Russell Gait.
Reservations should be made by Feb.
20 with either Herb Hains, 232 E. Cedar
St., Livingston, N.J., or Bob Bogdanffy,
26 Chestnut Dr., Packanack Lake, N.J.
Buffet at 7:30 p.m. $3.00 per person.

PHILADELPHIA

The Philadelphia District Alumni
Club held a coffee hour immediately
after the S.U.-Swarthmore game on
Sat., Oct. 6. Later in the evening, the
club was host to the coaches and mem-
bers of the team at the Eagles-Redskins
National Fro Football game.

YORK AND HARRISBURG

The York and Harrisburg Area Clubs,
on Oct. 29, jointly sponsored a benefit
performance of the AUenberry Players
in "Papa Is AH". Approximately two
hundred and sixty were present for
this gala affair, and all agreed that it
was an evening of great entertainment
as well as one of enjoyable fellowship.
In the dining rooms, and in the Play-
house itself could be found groups of
alumni chatting and renewing acquaint-
ances with friends or classmates who,
in some cases, they had not seen for
many years.

The purpose of this night was two-
fold: to supply the necessary funds for
the Harrisburg Club to establish a
scholarship similar to the York Club
and to further the York Club's schol-
arship program. There were many con-
tributions from members who were no:
able to attend the play. The officers of
both clubs were gratified and encour- i
aged with the fine support of the Alum- •
ni, but sincerely hope that more mem- ,
bers and friends will be able to attend
the next such outing to be given some-
time during the coming summer. '

December 1956

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

FIVE

Century Club Members

Alumni who have contributed $100.00 or more to the Centennial Fund

through the Alumni Office. The Alumni Office regrets it does not have

the names of many who have contributed through their churches

in Central Pennsylvania Svnod.

John F. & Dorothy Wil-
liamson Adams
Claude G. Aikens
Miriam Hu.vett Alexander
Arch A. & Katharine

Heldt Aucker
Russell F. Auman
Thomas Atkinson
Merle A. Beam
Jean B. Beamenderfer
Harold H. & Katherine

Dictterle Benion
Norman R. Benner
Frederic C. Billman
Paul M. Bishop
Roger M. Blough
William H. & Margaret

Widlund Blough
Frederick O. Brubaker
Henry R. Carichner
Alvin W. Carpenter
Elizabeth Burnham Chase
Robert R. Clark
Edwin O. Constable
J. Campbell Coons
Esther Cressman
Nathaniel A. Danowski
Mary Heim Davey
Frances Thomas Davis
Mary Ann Dixon
Martin L. Dobleer, Sr.
Marlin M. & Elsie Nace

Enders
Frank A. Ever
Harland D." & Sara

Hassinger Fague
J. Frank Faust
Marlyn R. Fetterolf
Mabel Kinsey Fetterolf
Alice Gortner Fischer
Glenn E. Fisher
Dorothy Heiser Fisher
Harold Y. Fisher
Lawrence C. Fisher
Maria Geiselman

Gabrielson
V. Carl Gacona
Raymond P. Garman, Sr.

Grace A. Geiselman
John G. & Audrey D.

Gensel
Maurice R. Gortner
Reed A. & Grace Drew

Greninger
A. Ellsworth Grove
Joseph L. Hackenberg
Janet Earhart Harkins
John F. Harkins
Katherine Wagner

Harkins
J. Paul Harman
Charles E. Held
Thomas J. Herman
Lewis C. Herrold
Warren C. Herrold
Albert & Martha Bolig

Hess
Herbert G. Hohman
Merle V. Hoover
Mary Krumbholz Hoover
John J. Houtz
Lester J. Karschner
I. Wilson Kepner
Lottie Brosius Kepner
Ray W. Kline
Mary Richard Knight
John B. & Mary Graybill

Kniseley
Eugene F. Kolva
Charles L. & Eleanor

Steele Lady
Latimer S. Landes
John R. Leach
Elizabeth Miller Leach
Chalender H. Lesher
Ellen Brand Lewis
Naomi Ulrich Linebaugh
Bessie & Alma Long
Alma V. McCoUough
Sarah B. Manhart
Kenneth M. Merz
Harry W. Miller
Charles A. Morris
M. Kathryn Moser
Pauline Crow Mount
Glenn L. Musser

Mver R. Musser
Bruce E. & Ruth Goff

Nicodemus
Irene K. Oldt
Palmer Otto
Philip H. Pearson
Stewart M. Peters
Luke H. & Virginia

Andrews Rhoads
Edward S. & Blanche

Forney Rogers, Jr.
Charles H. Rohmann
Janet L. Rohrbach
Mary Grace Jacobs

Russell
Dianne H. Schilke
Raymond and Jean Wheat

Schramm
Rebecca J. Shade
Charles M. Shaffer
Lester M. Shaffer
Nevin C. T. Shaffer
E. Raymond Shaheen
Jack P. Shipe
Erie I. Shobert, U
Spurgeon T. Shue
Lucy Herr Smith
George S. Spangler
Jacob M. Spangler. Jr.
Clyde R. Spitzner
Helen Wentzel Spitzner
J. Donald Steele
Sara Brungart Stevens
Eleanor Benner Stuck
Margaret D. Sultzbaugh
Calvin P. Swank
Philip R. Templin
Ruth LaRue Thompson
W. Ralph Wagenseller
Orren R. Wagner
Parke & Essex Botsford

Wagner
Ernest F. Walker
Helen Salem Wescoat
Robert F. & Elise

Thompson Wohlsen
William P. Yancho
Kathryn Morning Zeigler

FOOTBALL HAD GOOD
SEASON. Win 4 Lose 3.

The Crusaders, with four wins and
three losses, chalked up their best foot-
ball record since 1951, with wins over
Ursinus (26-13), Nat'l Aggies (19-0),
Wilkes (31-7) and Wagner (26-13).
The Crusaders lost to Swarthmore (12-
13), Bridgewater (0-27) and Haverford
(6-12).

Dick Purnell, according to Coach
Stagg, one of the best quarterbacks
ever to wear the orange and maroon,
received honorable mention as a Little
All American. He placed 17th in the
nation (small colleges) with a total net
gain of 1072 yds., averaging 6.5 yds.
per carry.

Main joy of the coaches, however,
was the stalwart work of the line. Play-
ing effectively every game, the boys
allowed their opponents an average of
only 96 yds. per game. This placed the
Orange and Maroon 16th in the nation.

Said Head Coach "Whitey" Keil:
•■Line Coach Bob Pittello and I are
very happy with the spirit, determina-
tion and co-operation shown by the
1956 team. The players, individually,
and as a team, played above what was
felt to be their ability. Our freshman
group fitted in very smoothly with our
upperclassmen.

"If we had greater squad depth, at
least two of the defeats might have
been in the victory column. Our small
squad of twenty-five men gave 100
per cent. To continue our success and
improvement in 1957, we must con-
tinue to encourage boys who are good
students and athletes to attend Susque-
hanna. The alumni can do a big job
in helping the team to accomplish its
objective of a big season next year."

Prospects for 1957 are good. The
team loses only Leonard Quick through
graduation, and if, as is pointed out in
Coach Keils comments, greater depth
can be added, the record should be even
more impressive than that of 1956.

Replacing Wilkes and the Nat'l Ag-
gies in the 1957 schedule will be Dick-
inson and Grove City.

Section of S. U. Alumni in attendance at the Convention of the U.L.C.A. in

Harrisburg. as they got together to renew friendships in the Penn Harris

Hotel on October 15. President and Mrs. G. Morris Smith are seen in

the center of the group.

Start Planning Now
for

ALUMNI DAY

Saturday, May 4

SIX

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

December 1956

Dean Gall Predicts Heavy Enrollment.
Alumni Urged to Refer Applicants Early.

by
Dr. Russell Gait, Dean

The attention of the alumni is called to the necessity cf early registration of
prospective students for the freshman class of September 1957. American colleges
are pressed these days by the large number of applicants seeking to enter college,
and Susquehanna is no exception. Last summer some ct cur alumni were dis-
appointed when they recommended prospective students and found that their
names had to be put on a waiting list.

Since one of our best sources of new-
students is our alumni, this word is
therefore being sent out now to urge
all who are going to direct students
here to do so as soon as possible and
thus avoid disappointment.

For the past three years we have
been drawing large freshman classes
to this college and filling up our capac-
ity to its limits. As a result, our campus
will be crowded this coming fall with
a greater number of upperclassmen
than usual. This will automatically re-
duce the number of freshmen who can
be accepted. It is therefore already ap-
parent that the next freshman class
will have to be smaller than the three
freshman classes which preceded it.
This creates another reason for early
registration.

The September 1957 class is already
filling up. We therefore can expect our
enrollment cf last summer to be re-
peated this year. Our freshman enroll-
ment will probably be completed early
and we will again be forced to resort
to a waiting list this summer.

A question has recently been asked
why Susquehanna does not follow the
practice of the large universities and
the prestige institutions which hold up
announcement of the acceptance of new
students until the middle of April. The
answer is that since Susquehanna is
one of the relatively small liberal arts
colleges in Pennsylvania there would
be no gain to us in following the pro-
cedure of tiie "big" institutions. In
fact, we would stand to lose by sn
doing.

Under our present system it is to
our advantage to accept as early as
possible all of the good applicants who
apply here. We have found that in gen-
eral those who are willing to pay our
entrance fees early in order to gel
prompt acceptance want to come to
Susquehanna. Most of them are not
shopping around al other colleges. We
lose relatively few of these early ap-
plicants. Therefore, to delay until the
middle of April the acceptance of such
students would drive them to seek
entrance elsewhere. Under such a pro-
cedure, we might find ourselves in late

spring and summer forced to recruit
a large part of our freshman class from
the castoffs of other institutions in-
stead of being able to select early the
better students who really want to
come here.

Within the limitations of our entrance
requirements as stated in our catalogue
our Entrance Committee gives special
and extra attention to any applicant
who is sent to us by an alumnus of
Susquehanna. However, because of the
tremendous pressure which is on col-
leges these days, we must give prompt
consideration to those early applicants
who make Susquehanna their firsi
choice and are able to meet our en-
trance requirements.

Will you therefore send us the names
of those who are interested in entering
Susquehanna and we will send the nec-
essary information to facilitate early
registration.

'31

Susquehannans On Parade

(Continued from page 3)
Paul M. Haines on Jan. 26 will
represent Susquehanna at the
7th Annual Citation Luncheon, honor-
ing Presidents of the Penna. colleges
and universities, at the Shoreham Ho-
tel in Washington, D. C. Paul has been
elected as a member-at-large of the
Executive Committee of this organiz-
ation, which brings together the alumni
of all Penna. colleges and universities
in the Washington area. Ira C. Sassa-
man on Dec. 1 began his work as Di-
rector of Christian Education for the
Central Penna. Synod of the U.L.C.A.
He will guide the work of Christian
Education among the 625 congregations
of the Svnod.

'32

Dr. Andrew V. Kozak is now

with the Glenn L. Martin Co.,
Baltimore 3, Md.

'38

'40

H. S.,

'48

The Rev. James B. DifTenderfer

was recently installed as a
member of the Chaplaincy Staff of the
Lutheran Board of Inner Missions at a
service held in Trinity Church, Darby,
Pa. Pastor Diffenderfer will serve in
the Philadelphia area.

Eugene F. Williams is now Prin-
cipal of the Middle Township
H. S., Cape May Courthouse, N. J.

Mrs. John Mertz (Harriet
Gould), Head of the Music Dept.
at South Miami, Fla. Jr. H. S., was a
member of the faculty of the Music
Education Workshop held Aug. 6-17 at
Appalachian State Teachers College,
Boone, N. C.

t i /\ John Hospo-
4^7 dar, Jr. in

April was appoint-
ed Assistant to the
Director of Ac-
counting for the
Campbell Soup Co.,
Camden, N. J.

'51

President of Alumni Assoc, Clyiir K.
Spitzner. with Homecoming Queen,
Miss Elizabeth Stradling of Barclay,
Md.

Robert R.
* ■» ^^ J J^ Patterson is
John Hosp^dar, Jr. in the Sales Dept.
of the Yale & Towne Mfg. Co., San
Francisco, Calif.

JTrt Faye R. Lewis has joined the

3^ faculty of the Susquehanna
Township School District, Dauphin
County. She is teaching mathematics.
The Rev. William Gordon Joyce is now
pastor of the First Evangelical Luther-
an Church, Ridgway, Pa. Pastor Joyce
had previously served as Assistant Pas-
tor at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Pitts-
burgh.

>f^Q William A. Davenport is a field
00 representative for the Aetna
Casualty and Surety Co. in Pittsburgh.
(Continued on Next Page)

December 1956

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEVEN

Alumni Contributors (Cont'd fi'om Page 4)

1938 — $375.00

Ethel Ramer Coulter
Mary Heim Davey
Reed A. Greninger
Martha Bolig Hess
Ray W. Kline
Caroline Grubb Reisinger

1939 — S302.00

Jean B. Beamenderfer
HaroldH. Benion
Marjorie Curtis Hanson
W. Frank Laudenslayer
Eleanor Croft Learn
Paul D. Ochenrider
Mathilda Neudoerffer Powt-ll
R. Harold Saunders
Jane Schnure
Louise E. West

1940 — 5404.10
Elizabeth J. Barnhart
David Coren

John G. Gensel
J. Leon Haines
John A. Learn
Joseph Mehalow
William E. Nye
Paul M. Orso
WiUard H. Schadel
Jack P. Shipe
Virginia Mann Wolren

1941 — 5705.00
Dorothy E. Artz
Katherine Dietterle Benion
Florence Reitz Brenneman
Warren C. Herrold
Merle V. Hoover

Elaine Miller Hunt
Faith Harheson McNitt
Glenn L. Musser
Dnnglas A. Portzline
HilHa M. Ritter
Hilda Friederick Schadel
Paul C. Shatto. Jr.

1942 — $740.00
John F. Adams
Sanford P. Blough
Frederit'k O. Brubaker
Melvin E. Haas
Philip L. Hilbish
June Hendricks Hoke
Marv Krumbholz Hoover
Jnhn D. Ickes

Ellen Brand Lewis
Edward S. Rogers, Jr.
Blanche For^'ey Rogers
Philip R. Templin
Ralph E. Wolfgang

1943 — $105.00

Dorothy Williamson Adams
Mar>' Cox Moore

1944 — $122.00
Katherine Heldt Aueker
Janet Hoke Reiff
Raymond R. Schramm
C. Glenn Schueler

1945 — .?60.00
John J.Kocsis
Corinne Kohn Kramer
Jean Geiger Nyman

1946 — $397.50
James R. Clark
Janet L. Rohrbach
Jean Wheat Schramm
Helen Hocher Schueler
Dorothy Sternat Thomas

1917 — $420.00

Virginia Hallock Damiencki
Naomi E. Day
Edith Kemp Fisher
.lean L. Huver
Hilda Markey Kocsis
John R. Leach
Elizabeth Miller Leach
Richard D. Moglia
Alan Parcells
George E. Riegel. Ill
Elise Thompson Wohlsen
Ruth Williams Zeidler

1948 — $309.50
Alvin Glanzberg

Caroline Graybill Heimberger
Charles L. Lady
Eleanor Steele Lady
Richard W. Lindemann
Allan B. Packman
Robert F. Wohlsen
William P. Yancho
Frank A. Zeidler

1949 — $fi50.00

Jean Bleeher Berninger

Grace E. Billow

Theron W. Coni-ad

Grace Lau Hawk

Mai-y Getsinger Hohman

Harry R. Johnston

Gertrude Roberts Lindemann

Kenneth M. Merz

Charles A. Morris

Palmer Otto

Columbus H. Raup

Ella Fetherolf Raup

James B. Reilly

Charles H. Rohmann

Nevin C. T. Shaffer

Ralph H. Tietbohl. Jr.

1950 — $222.00
Robert L. Block

Shirley Nicklin Bogdanffv
Paul R. HafRy
Rosemary Kallir Levi
Anna Mae Oyster
Janet Wolf Statler
Dorald E. Wissinger

1951 — $72.50
Jean Hill Delsite
Marianne E. Fague
Robert A. Pittello
Marilyn Beei-s Reilly
Jane Bollinger Schroedter
Merrill W. Shafer
Susan Foltz Tietbohl
Flora Barnhart Wissinger

1952 — $395.00

C. Dale Gateman
James Hazlett
Patricia F. Heathcote
Cynddylan M. Jones
Kaye R. Lewis
. Lynne L. Lightfoot
John H. Momrow, Jr.
Lois Renfer
Ruth Smith Robinson
Jacob Spangler. Jr.
David G. Volk
G. Allen Vollmers

1953 — $402.50

Elizabeth Burnham Chase
William C. Church
Mary Ann Dixon
V. Carl Gacono
Joseph H. Heffner
Kenneth E. Orris

1954 — $595.00

Henry R. Albright. Jr.
Ned M. Arbogast
Kenneth H. Bothwell. Jr.
Wallace E. Gordon
Joanne L. Heinly
Marilyn J. Huyett
Faye Kostenbauder
Janet L. La,ue
Orville H. Lauver
Jean Rowe Lauver
Graydon L Lose
Irene K. Oldt
Jayne Daily Pettit
Frank D. Richards
Ruth E. Osborn
Rebecca J. Shade
Bettv L. Weisenfluh

1955 — $107.50

Helen Spaeth Church
Annabelle Thomas Rogers
Eleanor Benner Stuck

195G — $395.00
Janet Brandes
Eugene F. Kolva
Nancy J. McCuIlough
Anna Jane Mover
New Pecht
DianneH. Schiike
Margaret D. Sultzbaugh

1957 — $30.00

Mary Lou Rosendale
Dorothy J. Wardle

TOTALS ALUMNI $20,565.00

ALUMNI TRUSTEES .— 10.670.00

HONORARY ALUMNI
AND FRIENDS

9,235.00

FRIENDS

Mrs. Mae W. Carter
Theron D. Conrad
First National Bank

Selinsgrove
Isaac L. Gates
Philip A. Gerner

Nora G. Green
Bertha M. Hein
Dorothy M. Kleitz
Harry S. Knight
Margaret E. Morgan
No'-'hea'^tem Lancaster
Co. Luth. Pastoral Assoc.

Penna. Power & Light Co, Dr. W. W. Tomlinson
Phi Mu Delta Mrs. W. J. Wagner

Phi Mu Delta Alumni Margaret L. Wendt

Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. ReaWaldemar A. Weyl
Amos Alonzo Stagg. Sr. Dr. Louis R. Wiley
William H. Stockel Harold Wolff

Susquehannans On Parade ( Cont'd from Page 6)

attending the Academy of

>p J Georffe Liddington has been
J^ promoted to the position of man-
ager of the Providence, R. I. depart-
ment of Kraft Foods Co. Mr. Lidding-
ton has been with the company in the
N. Y. City office for over a year. Or-
ville H. Lauver has accepted a position
as a junior internal auditor with the
Caterpillar Tractor Co.. York, Pa.
Graydon I. Lose, upon discharge from
military service, accepted a position as
bookkeeper at the First National Bank,
Middleburg, Pa. Audrey M. Warnets is
now secretary to the Director of the
Arts and Science Extension Program of
Pennsylvania State University.

Edward G. Walker x'oo toured
Europe last summer. He is now

'55

Advance

Traffic Management in N. Y. City.
Ivars Avots is in the U. S. Army. He
is internal auditor with the Army Audit
Agency, where he worlcs at Headquar-
ters, Ordnance Weapons Command,
Davenport, Iowa. Richard W. Owens
left the U. S. on Oct. 13 for Europe as
part of Operation Gyroscope. Arlan K.
Gilbert, a graduate student at the Univ
of Delaware, is the author of an article
which appeared in the Sept. issue of
■'Delaware Histcry," a magazine pub-
lished by the Historical Society of Dela-
ware. The 25-page article is entitled
"Oliver Evans' Mem:ir 'On the Origin
cf Steam Boats and Steam Wagons' ".
(Continued on Page 8)

Fraternity Alumni News

THETA CHI

The alumni association of Theta Clii
Fraternity, Beta Omega Chapter, met
at the chapter house on Homecoming,
Oct. 27. Officers elected for the year
1956-57 were: Pres., Chester G. Rowe
'52; Vice Pres., William E. Sullivan "35;
Sec'ty, Dr. Glenn L. Musser '41, Treas.,
William B. Pritchard '40.

Other members on the Board of Di-
rectors are Dale C. Gateman '52, Merle
V. Hoover '41, Franklin R. Wolfe '48,
the Rev. Gerald E. Moorhead '51, Dr.
Glenn L. Musser '41 and Dr. Russell
Gilbert.

A report on the house was given by
the active Chapter President, Jack
Bishop. At the present time the house
is contemplating purchasing some new
furniture. The most recent additions
have been a table presented by Dr. Gil-
bert, and a T.V. set purchased by the
house. It is hoped more alumni will
assist in this undertaking.

LAMBDA CHI ALPHA

The recent assumption of the Bond
& Key Club as a colony of Lambda Chi
Alpha made it necessary to change the
organization of the alumni of the form-
er group. Accordingly, at the annual
meeting held at the Club Home on
Homecoming, Oct. 27, the newly incor-
porated Bond & Key Alumni Associ-
ation became constituted. The main
function of this organization is to
strengthen and assist the active mem-
bers of the Lambda Chi Alpha legally,
financially and physically. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
coming year: Pres., Marsh C. Bogar
'51; V. Pres., W. Alfred Streamer '26:
Sect'y., Lester C. Heilman '52 and
Treas., W. David Gross '47.

PHI MU DELTA

At the Homecoming celebration on
Oct. 27, the Alpha Sigma Chapter of
Phi Mu Delta held its annual meeting.
Officers elected for the coming year
were: Pres., Warren J. Pirie '49; V.
Pres., Robert A. Gabrenya '40; Sect'y.,
Robert F. Wohlsen '48 and Treas., Ed-
ward Pfeiffer '50. Members elected to
the Beard of Trustees for a one-year
term are: Charles A. Morris '49, chair-
man, Perce R. Appleyard x22, Henry
Geise '56. Robert F. W. Meader, Ed-
ward Pfeiffer, Warren J. Pirie and G.
Kenneth Sm.all '50.

The Association voted an appropri-
ation to the S.U. Centennial Fund. It
also went on record as urging all mem-
bers to contribute to this worthy en-
deavor by the University.

Those who have not received copies
of "The Astonisher", should contact
Warren Pirie, The Oxford Academy,
Pleasantville, N.J.

EIGHT

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

December 1956

BASKETBALL SEASON
AWAY TO GOOD START

Coach Ed. Pfeifler and his basketball-
ers are currently standing 2-2, losing
to a strong Rider College quintet and a
spirited Dickinson College, while win-
ning from Washington College and Ur-
sinus.

With more depth than in the past few-
years, it is expected that the Crusaders
will go through the season with a con-
siderably better than .500 percentage.

Leading the team in the scoring
column, is the popular Frank Romano,
with an average to date of 32 points
per game. Frank and his team-mate 6'
4" Dwight Huseman will graduate this
year, and Coach Pfeiffer hopes the
alumni will send him adequate re-
placements.

The schedule for the remainder of
the season follows:

Jan.

5 — National Aggies

Jan.

7 — Juniata

Jan.

i* — Dickin.=on

Jan.

15 — Lycoming

Jan.

17 — Elizahethtown

Feb.

2 — Juniata

Feb.

6 — Lycoming

Feb.

R — Franklin & Marshall

Feb.

12 — Western Marjland

Feb.

lB_Wilkes

Feb.

18 — Lebanon Valley

Feb.

21— Elizabethtown

Feb.

23 — Haverford

Feb.

27— Wilkes

Mar

2 — Rutgers

(College of So. Jersey)

Flashes from the Campus

First play cf the season, under the
direction of Mr. Axel R. Kleinsorg, was
"The Heiress". Plans are now being
made to present "The Patsy", a three
act comedy by Barry Conners. The
cast consists of only freshmen, and from
all appearances, it should be a hit.

Mrs. Alice Giauque of Susquehanna',;
Conservatory of Music, accompanied by
37 Susquehanna students, attended the
annual convention of the Penna. Music
Educator's Association, held on Nov,
29, 30 and Dec. 1 in Harrisburg.

Susquehanna always has at this con-
vention one of the largest student dele-
gations, and besides the students and
faculty members, there were approxi-
mately 30 Susquehanna alumni in at-
tendance.

At the request of the editor of The
Parish School, a publication of the
U.L.C.A. Board of Parish Education,
Dr. Albert A. Zinimer, Head of the
Education Department, has prepared
an article dealing with the hidden ob-
jectives of members of church school
groups. This article will appear in the
January 1957 issue.

THE SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

Alvin W. Carpenter
Newb^ijry Building
Sunbury,\Pa.

POSTMASTER— Please notify if undelivered
Entered at Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania Post Office as Second Class Matter

NECROLOGY

A. Monroe Aurand, Jr. x'14 passed away
very suddenly on April 26, 1956. He
had been very well-known in edi-
torial circles as an authority on the
Penna. Germans, and authored sev-
eral books and pamphlets on this sub-
ject. Mr. Aurand lived at 270 Forster
Street, Harrisburg.

Frank S. FoUmer '12 passed away about
a year ago according to a note re-
cently received from his wife. He
had been a civil engineer for the U.
S. Army, and had resided in San
Francisco, Calif.

William C. Hazlett '31 died suddenly at
his home in Chambersburg on Nov.
12. Mr. Hazlett was a prominent at-
torney in that area. He was also a
director of the Path Valley National
Bank and of the Lincoln Cemetery
Association.

The Rev. John S. Hollenbach x'].=)
passed away very suddenly on Sept.
3. Rev. Hollenbach had been pastor
of the Christ Evangelical & Reformed
Church in Baltimore, Md.

Mrs. Anna M. Meyer '17 died on July
11 as a result of an automobile acci-
dent. Mrs. Meyer lived in Wheeling,
W. Va.

Walter A. Miller, Jr. '36 passed away on
Oct. 1. He had been Superintendent
of Schools in North Bergan, N. J.
where he resided at 8750 Blvd Street.

U. A. Moyer '08 of Huntington, Pa.,
died on Sept. 25. Mr. Moyer had
been hospitalized for several weeks
before his death.

Ellis C. Persing '08 suddenly passed
away on April 4. Mr. Persing lived
in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Rev. Frederick H. Schrader '91 died
at the National Lutheran Home for
the Aged in Washington, D. C. on
Nov. 9, Before his retirement in
1940, he had served pastorates in
Penna. at Lairdsville, Union Deposit,
Cairnbrook, Glasgow and Hempstead,
Maryland.

Mrs. Sarah Walter (Sarah G. Snyder)
x'03 of Rockwood, Pa. died on June
27, 1955,

The Rev. Wilson Dykeman Worman

died on Nov. 3. Before his retirement
from the active ministry in 1953, he
had served most of his pastorates in
New York state.

Park L. Zellers '33 passed away on
March 26. He was a printing in-
structor in the Harrisburg School Dis-
trict, Harrisburg, where he resided at
2726 Boas Street.

Dr. William Grant Landes, Hon. '22,
passed av.ay Dec, 15 at his home in
Clinton, N,Y. From 1927 until his
retirement in 1935, Dr. Landes had
served ^s executive secretary of the
N.Y. State Council of Church and Re-
ligious Education. Ho was also on the
executive committee of the Interna-
tional Sunday School Association.

Ernest W. Nichols '16 died in Veterans
Hospital, Lebanon, Pa., on Dec. 9
after a prolonged illness. Mr. Nich-
ols, who resided in Hanover, had
been employed by the Equitable Iowa
Life Insurance Co.

'56

Susquehannans on Parade

(Continued from Page 7)
Eloise W. Irmie returned Sept.
8 from a 72 day tour of Europe
which included Holland, Germany,
Austria, Italy, Switzerland and France.
She is now Assistant Dept. Manager of
Strawbridge and Clothier, Phila. Don-
ald E. Rook is working for the U. S.
Electrical Motors, Inc., Phila., Pa.

Xfr'Q Nancy Lockett is a secretary
JQ at the Penna. Univ. Hospital,
Phila. Corrine Seebold is employed as a
medical secretary at the Evangelical
Community Hospital, Lewisburg, Pa.
Flo and Sara Troutman are both stenog-
raphers at the E, I. duPont de Nemours
& Co. in Wilmington, Del. Janis E.
Quigley is employed by the Dana Corp.,
Pottstown, Pa. as a secretary.

LIBRARY
JUSQUtHANNA UNIVERSITY

VOL. XXV

March, 1957

No. 3

Ground - Breaking for Heilman Music Hall

Ground-breaking ceremonies for Susquehanna's new music building took place, Monday,
February 11. In attendance were many students and friends. The new building will be
named the Heilman Music Hall in memory of John K. Heilman and his brother Abraham H.
Heilman and in recognition of the generous benefactions of Mrs. May Heilman Spangle.

Pictured above from left to right are: Dr. Harry W. Miller '14, Director; The Rev. Paul
B. Lucas '28, Director; Dr. John F. Harkins '15, Pres. of the Exec. Comm. of the Bd. of Direc-
tors; W. Alfred Streamer '26. Director; Dr. Nona M. Diehl, Director: Mrs. Charles A. Nicely.
Pres. of the Women's Au.xiliary; The Rev. Richard B. Martin. Director; Frank A. Eyer '98,
Secy.-Treas. of the Bd. of Directors; President G. Morris Smith, Mrs. G. Morris Smith, Chair,
of the Promotion Comm. of the Women's Auxiliary; F. William Brandt, Charles A. Nicely,
J. Edward Lenker, Dan Smith, Jr. and Orlando W. Houts, Directors.

TWO

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

March, 1957

Alumni in Record Giving Contribute Over
$36,000 to Centennial Fund. 169 Members
in the Century Club. Fund Still Growing

Since the last issue of the Quarterly, alumni have contributed almost $5,000
to the Centennial Fund. Reported in the December issue was a total of $31,235,
which added to recent contributions gives the alumni credit lor $36,134.70. This
encouraging report is in the finest tradition of Susquehanna University, and is the
largest amount ever contributed by the alumni in response to any appeal.

This Centennial Appeal, off to a good start in 1956, continues through 1957
and into early 1958. Alumni President, Clyde Spitzner, in urging members to
send in their contributions and pledges covering this period, has said, "for Sus-
quehanna alumni this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

The first phase of the Centennial Appeal consisted of a series of letters sent
to all alumni by President G. Morris Smith, by alumni President Clyde Spitzner,
and by Dr. John F. Harkins, President of the Board of Directors. Alumni within
the Central Penna. Synod of the United Lutheran Church were contacted through
their local churches.

Thought is now being given by President Spitzner, and undoubtedly will be
discussed on Alumni Day, for the second phase of the Appeal.

The story will never be told of the efforts of many alumni who gave so gener-
ously of their time to this appeal. In a letter recently received by President
Spitzner, an alumna wrote: "We have 212 communing members of our church,
and our goal of $787 seemed quite high. However, after receiving help from the
Alumni Office, I can now assure you that at least one-third of our community is
now well-acquainted with Susquehanna University. . . . My husband and I con-
tributed through our church, but after the first of the year I plan to do more."

It is hoped many of those who have not yet sent in their pledges will do so
before Alumni Day, so that a full report can be given to the council meeting in
the morning, and to the general alumni body in the afternoon.

Listed below are names of those who have contributed since the last issue of
the Quarterly. Several alumni who contributed through their church have notified
the Alumni Office and their names are herewith included:

Charles A. Goss

1904 —

Ira E. Fcnstermae-her

1906 —

Bertha Houtrh

1909 —

J. Bannon Swope

1910

Margaret Schmiermund Bruce

1927 —

Jane E. Botsford
Ruth J. Brubaker
Emily E. Craig
Delsey Morris Gross
D. Fern Ogline
Spurgeon T. Shue

192>!

George B. Manhart

1916

David S. Kammerer
A. Bahner Portzline

Phoebe Herman
Harrj' V, Knorr
Marion Moyer Potteiger

1918

Eva P. Herman

Miriam Grossman Lundahl

S. Irwin Roush

1920

Newton L. Bartges
Mary Farlling Hollway
Elizabeth Hauser Kinsel
Andrew E. Rushin
Russell E. Yoas

Mary Shaffer Heinze
Mildred I. Potteiger
Katherine P. Reed

Dorothy Strine Bowers
Nancy Lecrc^e Fay
Shei-man E. Good
Mary Grcninger
J. Richard Mattern

Dallas C. Baer

1921 —

Mabel Steffen Brosious

John I. Cole
Stella Risser Cole

1924 —

W. John Dcrr
Emily Van Dyke
P^dith Littley Kronmeyer
Rachael Brubaker Whited

1931

1925

Paul W. Freed
Frank C. Gill
William S. Ht*rm:.nn
Helen Culp Hort

Samuel B. Brosious
J. Smith Coldren
Thelma E. Crebs
Cornelius I. .Jarrott
Andrew V. Kozak
Mai-ie Miller Mosteller
Michael Rachunis

1SI34 —

Edwin M. Clapper
B. Esther Ditchfleld
D. Edgar Hutchison
•Vber'een Philli-is Hutchison
Isabella Horn Klick
H. Blanche Savidge

1935 —

Ruth Newell Kehler
T,ouise Mehring Koontz
Alfarata A. Stamets

1936 —

"avid R. Evans. Jr.
Frances Mann Miller

1937 —

Donald A. Gaver
Mary Scott Gumpher
Walter H. Kehler

193S —

Eleanor B. Brown
Karl E. Kniseley

9 —
Robert M. Bastress
.lames B. Diffenderfer
Henrj- J. Ktil

1^40 —

Andrew A. Clark. Jr.
John W. Hoffman
Florence Kolhermel I.atsha

lil39

1941

Paul W. Hettes
Preston E. Parmer

1983

Amelia K. Williams

""Trgaret Dunkle Kniseley
Kenneth E. Wilt

Mary Cox Moore

1944 —

Jean H. Renfer

1SI45 —

William A. Hays

(Continued on Page 3)

HISTORY OF SUSQUEHANNA

UNIVERSITY TO BE

PUBLISHED

As part ol Susquehanna's Cen-
tennial celebration, the Univer-
sity will publish "The History of
Susquehanna University", part of
which is now in the hands of the
printer, and which should be otf
the press in early May, 1958.

This publication should be of
great interest to many alumni and
it is expected it will be widely dis-
tributed.

Those interested in receiving a
copy should notify the Alumni
Office as soon as possible. The
tentative price has been set at
$1.50.

New Sorority On Campus

The Board of Trustees of the Univer-
sity has recentlj' approved the forma-
tion of a third sorority on campus. Now
organized on a local basis, application
will soon be made for affiliation with a
national body. The new sorority, Nu
Sigma Tau, now has twenty members.
Its officers are: Pres., Lynn Hassinger;
V. Pres., Lois Kohl; Recording Secy.,
Carol Rover; Corresponding Secy., Lor-
raine Kelly; Treas., Edith Parr; Chap-
plain, Mildred Barabas and Sgt. at
Arms, Marilyn Faiss.

Baseball OflF To Good Start

Baseball got away to an early start
this year when 28 turned out with Coach
Dick Hummel x'40 who is in his second
year as leader of the Crusaders ball
club.

Prospects at the moment are un-
known and depend greatly on the pitch-
ing staff. Hummel, in his first year, dul
a good job with the team, and undoubt-
edly will get out of this year's squad
every ounce of skill, hustle and co-op-
eration.

The schedule is as follows:

Apr. 6 — Lebanon Valley H

Apr. 8— Bucknell A

Apr. 11— Albright H

Apr. 25 — Lycoming H

Apr. 27 — National Aggies A

May 2 — Dickinson A

May 4 — Drexel H

May 7 — Dickinson H

May 10 — Temple H

May 11 — Juniata A

May 14 — Gettysburg A

May 16 — Elizabethtown H

May 18— Wilkes A

May 20 — Lycoming .\

Entered as second-class matter September 26, 1931, at the Po t Office at Selinsgrove, Pa., under the Act of August 24, 1912
Publis'ned four times a year by Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove. Pa., in months of September, December, March and June.

March, 1957

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

THREE

PFEIFFER HAS GOOD
BASKETBALL SEASON

Basketball Coach Ed Pfeiffer wound
up the best season in the past number
of years by coming through with 11
wins against 8 losses. Pride and joy
of this year's team was record-breaking
Frank Romano, who smashed all exist-
ing records at S. U.

Romano, who transferred to Susque-
hanna from George Washington U.,
thereby losing a year's eligibility, racked
up a total of 1386 points in 21/2 years,
with a career average of 27.7 points per
game. At the time of going to press,
national statistics were not in, but Ro-
mano will probably stand 6th in the
nation (small colleges) in individual
scoring. There is a very good chance
that he will attain Little Ail-American
honors.

Graduating this year with Romano
will be rebounder specialist Dwight
Huseman. The rest of the team will be
intact for next season, and Coach
Pfeiffer is relying on alumni to send
him adequate replacements for Romano
and Huseman.

Pfeiffer Points Way to Players who Wind-up Basketball Career

Coach Ed Pfeiffer '50 with (left to right) Dwight Huseman and Frank Romano

Alumni Contributors (Cont'd fi-om Page 2)

1946 —

Jean Straiisser Green

Carl L. Herman
Gloria Reichley Krug
Robert E. Winter
Aria Bilger Marks

1949 —

H. Lee Hebel
Edith Wagner Hebel
Mary Jane Jessen
Mary Smith Sanders
Lawrence M. Smith
Evan P. Zlock

1950 —

Donald R. Davis
Barbara Watkins Hartley
Roger C. Howling
JoAnn Hort Moyer
Barbara Wheat
John J, Witowski

1951 —

Nelda Shafer Davis
Marjorie Alexander Harbst
Ja^e Bollinger Schroedter

1952 —

James Hazlett
Bernice Jochem Howling
Ethel M. McGrath
Claire S. Mitch

FRIENDS

1953 —

Charles N. Mason. Jr.
Caroline Rutherford Mason
Robert A. Meslor
Arthur W. Roush

1954 —

Ronald F. Goodman
Ruth E. Osborn

1956

x'58

John C. Bunke
Glenn Edwin Smith
S —
Janice Paul
Flo A. Troutman
Sara V. Troutman

Dr. George H. Berkheimer Dr. Charles B. Foelsch McClellan Chevrolet. Inc.. State College

Robert K. Botsford Miss Beatrice Herman Ivirs. .'Vlexander Slarcoff

First National Bank of Sunbury William F. Hittinger Dr. Martin S. Tozer

Young People of 1st Lutheran Church. Carlisle (Sister Gladys Moore, '56)

St. Luke's Church. Silver Spring, Md.

GRAND TOTALS

ALUMNI $36,134.70

HONORARY ALUMNI AND FRIENDS $10,220.00

— Century Club Members —

Listed below are alumni who have, since the last issue ol the Quarterly, con-
tributed $100 or more to the Centennial Fund directly through the Alumni
Office, or in some cases, through their Church. The Alumni Office regrets it
dees not have the names of many others who have contributed through their
churches in the Central Pennsylvania Synod.

Mabel Steffen Brosious
Samuel B. Brosious
Thelma E. Crebs
.James B. Diffenderfer
David R. Evans, Jr.
Paul "W. Freed
Marv Scott Gumpher
.John V/. Hoffman
Mary Farlling Hollway

Helen Culp Hort

D. Edgar & Aberdeen

Phillios Hutchison
Ruth Newell Kehler
Henrv J. Keil
Walter H. Keller
Elizabeth Hauser Kinsel
Karl E. & Margaret

Dunkle Kniseley

Harry V. Knorr
Louise Mehring Koontz
Preston E. Parmer
A. Bahner Portzline
Katherine P. Reed
S. Irwin Roush
Spurgeon T. Shue
Alfarata A. Stamets
J. Bannen Swope

S. U. RECEIVES GRANT

Susquehanna University has recently
received a grant in the amount of $7,313
from the United States Public Health
Service. This grant has come to Sus-
quehanna upon the recommendation of
the National Advisory Council and cov-
ers a two-year period.

Briefly, the study, which is a con-
tinuation of work originally started by
Dr. Robert L. Amy in the Biology Divi-
sion of the Oak Ridge National Labora-
tories, is in connection with an investi-
gation concerning the effects of ultra-
violet radiation on insect development.

It is known that a number of the
substances involved in embryological
development are sensitive to this type
of radiation, but at present, their exact
role in development is poorly under-
stood. The purpose of the proposed
study is to gain additional information
about these substances and the part
they play in the basic mechanisms con-
cerned in the growth of an embryo.
Since developmental processes in living
things are similar, information acquired
from insect studies should be applicable
to all forms of life including man.

Application for the grant was made
by Dr. Amy, who will conduct the pro-
ject in his laboratory at S. U. and who
will have the assistance of one or more
students. The schedule will begin Ap-
ril 1.

FOUR

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

March, 1957

Early Football at S. U. Where "Stomachs
Were a Depository for Knees", Defended by
Faculty. Dr. John 1. Woodruff First Coach

by WILLIAM S. CLARK '48
Editor's Note: The following appeared in the May, 1956, issue of the Susquehanna
Studies, and is used with the permission of the editors.

S. U.'s FIRST FOOTBALL TEAM— SEASON 1892

FRONT ROW (leit to right) — Rev. Harry C. Michael '96, unidentified, R. C. Smith
'94, unidentified, Ur. Frank E. Woodley '98. SECOND ROW— Harry B. Hare, Rev.
C. P. Bastian '92, unidentified, Samuel B. Hare '96, Dr. John I. Woodruff '88. TOP
ROW — Dr. William M. Rearick '97, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified. Rev.
William E. Grouser '94, The Alumni Office regrets it cannot identify six of the
players.

It was after dark on a chilly Saturday in November, 1890, when three students
returned to the campus of Missionary Institute in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania.
Samuel B. Hare, Robert C. Smith, and Harry C. Michael jumped down from their
horse and buggy and made their way briskly out the west road to the school. It
was evident from the expressions on their faces and the sound of their excited
voices that they were full of enthusiasm. Their anxiety to tell their friends of
the great experience they had had that afternoon was almost uncontrollable. The
three of them had just returned from Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, where they had
witnessed for the first time a game of rugby football.
Hare, Smith, and Michael, after re-

lating their story, soon attempted to
transmit to their classmates their en-
thusiasm for the new game. However,
since football was an unknown game to
most of their friends, it was difficult to
arouse an interest among them. For
several years the students at Missionary
Institute had played a game which con-
sisted of kicking and knocking a ball
along the ground until it struck between

the two points of a goal. The goals
then established were "the old back-
stop along the path to the President's
residence and two panels of the board
fence west of Gustavus Adolphus Hall."
But this game bore little resemblance
to rugby football, a game, which out-
side a few centers such as Yale, Har-
vard, and Princeton, was new and un-
familiar.

What made the game doubly difficult
to introduce to the student body at Sel-
insgrove was the fact that the sport
lacked real organization and a sound
set of mature rules. Coupled with the
fact that baseball still retained an im-
mense popularity as a fall sport on the
Missionary Institute campus, the three
students were not successful in intro-
ducing the game there until the follow-
ing year. "Progress was necessarily
difficult and slow," said one student at
the time. "Football was an innovation.
The friends and patrons of the school
viewed the game with a suspicious eye.
. . . The game was not understood and
a taste first had to be cultivated. . . ."

By the autumn of 1892, however, foot-
ball was "fast becoming the national
fall sport of the American youth." Said
one writer: "the game . . . has grown
up into popular favor, until it now
holds a large part of public atten-
tion. . . ." This growing enthusiasm for
the game filtered slowly into Selins-
grove, which, at that time, lay some-
what remote from the main thorough-
fares of commerce. Finally, in 1892,
after constant urging by Hare, Smith,
and Michael and a great deal of encour-
agement from a new professor and for-
mer football player, John I. Woodruff,
as well as through the growing curiosity
about the game which became manifest
among the people Missionary Institute
"first launched out into the mysteries of
that greatest and most popular of col-
lege sports" with an organized team.
Professor Woodruff, with the aid of
Hare, Smith, and Michael, was able to
teach and train enough students to con-
stitute a football team that could repre-
sent the school. Since the campus at
the time was extremely small and no
space was available for a gridiron, the
team rented a nearby farm on which to
practice.

During the first season of organized
team play at Missionary Institute only
one official game was scheduled. On
Columbus Day, October 22. 1892, the
team traveled across the Susquehanna
River to Sunbury, Pennsylvania, to play
the Sunbury Athletic Club, a squad
composed partly of ex-college players.
The game that was played that day was
described as "exciting" by one who saw
it. He also mentioned evidence of much
sore feeling and stiff joints." Though
it was admitted that Missionary Insti-
tute played a good game, the team was
outclassed and defeated, 16 - 0. One
writer, who reviewed the game, said:
" 'Rome was not built in a day' nor was
Missionary Institute's reputation as a
football center made by its first game:

(

March, 1957

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

FIVE

but where there is life there is hope,
and . . . later on we may be able to cheer
ourselves with the report of a victory
to our credit." Most of the students
who played in that first game had never
seen a football until a few weeks before
the event. Even the vocabulary of the
game was new to them.

The very next season, that of 1893,
Missionary Institute was able to report
its first victory in defeating the team
from the Bloomsburg State Normal
School, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, by
the score of 18-12. This was followed
by an overwhelming defeat of the town
team of Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, 52-0.
During the 1893 season, football ceased
to be a "new" sport of the school. It
had ceased to be new because more peo-
ple in the community had seen games
and had read in the papers about the
exploits of the large universities, more
students had learned the game and had
"tried out" for the team, improved rules
had made team play more interesting
and significant, and the rough physical
contact that was characteristic of the
game stirred the imagination and emo-
tion of thousands. When there came to
the campus a new student who looked
stocky and broad-shouldered, he was
regarded immediately as a possible can-
didate for the football team.

But the game of football at Mission-
ary Institute, as at other schools and
colleges, did not develop without oppo-
sition. There were people who "were
loath to countenance it." The game
was branded as "brutal," as "barbar-
ous," and as "criminal." It was de-
nounced by many in bitter terms. Those
that participated in the game were con-
stantly reminded of how many deaths
had occurred because of it. The Board
of Trustees of Missionary Institute felt
"that they should enter their protest
against students leaving the . . . grounds
to engage in Foot Ball, considering the
game of such a character as injurious
to body as well as to the morals of the
young men who indulge in it."

Much of the early opposition to the
game apparently stemmed from the use
of the flying wedge. The flying wedge,
invented by Lorin F. Deland of Yale,
was an accepted formation by 1893. It
employed the mass-momentum princi-
pal and considerably increased the
roughness of the game and the number
of injuries. Said one Selinsgrove ob-
server, when he referred to the flying
wedge: "Stomachs were ... a deposi-
tory for knees." The consequences of
the use of the wedge were so alarming
that Army and Navy abolished their
service game that year. In Selinsgrove,
the effect of the increased roughness of

Alumni

Day Program -May 4

10:00 A. M.

Registration (and all day thereafter)

10:30 A. M.

Council Meeting in 103 Bogar

12:00 Noon

Luncheon and Class Reunions

on the campus

2:00 P. M.

General Alumni Assembly in

Seibert Hall, and presentation of Alumni

Achievement Award

3:00 P. M.

Miscellaneous activities . . .

take your choice:

1. Baseball — Crusaders vs.

Drexel

2. "Little Theatre" production

3. Musical Festi\'al

6:00 P. M.

Annual Dinner

Hosts for the day

— Members of the Philadelphia District Alumni Club

the game was looked upon with general
displeasure. At the beginning of the
1893 season, the Institute Journal, the
campus student paper, said, dispairing-
ly: "Foot Ball has been resurrected."
Many students, when they witnessed
what was happening, did not care to
play. Said one: "To play football or not
to play football? That is the question.
Whether it is better to be maimed,
bruised and disfigured and pose as a
hero, or remain indoors poring over dry
stones of knowledge, and grow sallow,
thin and round shouldered."

The editor of the school paper tried
to arouse new respect for the game by
suggesting the organization of a league,
among small central Pennsylvania col-
leges, which would create its own rules
and make the game safer. But nothing
came of his idea. Soon, however, the
flying wedge was outlawed and interest
in the game was considerably revived
among the players and spectators in
Selinsgrove.

Fortunately, from the very beginning,
football at Missionary Institute had the
support of esteemed members of the
faculty. This support gave the game
some prestige locally in the eyes of
many critics. John I. Woodruff, pro-
fessor of Latin and history, helped the
students organize their first football
team, coached it during the seasons of
1892 and 1893, and sometimes partici-
pated by playing right halfback. In
1894, Dr. Robert N. Hartman, professor
of chemistry, coached the team. In
1896, Dr. George E. Fisher, professor of
chemistry, took over these responsibili-
ties.

Faculty members, at times, defended
the game of football with their pens.

Thomas C. Houtz, professor of mathe-
matics, wrote an article entitled, "Is
Football an Evil?" In this article Pro-
fessor Houtz answered "the enemies of
the game [who] have . . . exhausted
their vocabularies in denouncing it, and
speaking all manner of evil against it."
Said the professor: "The fact that thugs
and toughs sometimes play football
does not prove that football players are
thugs and toughs." Many gentlemen
play the game, he wrote, and very posi-
tive benefits were to be gained by par-
ticipation. According to the mathe-
matics professor, the game helped a
young man to develop physically, it
helped to accentuate his powers of at-
tention and concentration, it taught him
to be quick to see and seize opportuni-
ties, and it taught him self-control, sub-
mission to authority, and respect for
the rights of others.

Jacob Yutzy, professor of German,
Hebrew, and Biblical and pastoral the-
ology, held that football had "a most
noble aim, a true purpose." Its aim,
he said, was "to invigorate, develop and
build up a symmetrical, sturdy, agile
and enduring physique." The game's
purpose was "to develop giants of Her-
culean physical strength" so that men
could bear the burdens of life. "No
other athletic game," wrote Professor
Yutzy, "can in so short a time . . . pro-
duce such respiration, such pure red-
blood-corpuscles, such wire-knit mus-
cles and such agile movements of body
and power of endurance." He contin-
ued: "Our age . . . calls for men of
brawn, men of physical courage and of
almost boundless physical endurance.
The object of football is to help meet
this demand."

(Continued Next Issue)

SIX

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

March, 1957

— Susquehannans on Parade —

fir' Nathaniel A. Danowsky, now
Ij with the Penna. Dept. of Public
Instruction, and formerly principal of
Western High School in Washington, D.
C, has had the honor of having his por-
trait painted by Luis Crespo, one of
Washington's best known artists. The
portrait was on exhibition for a time at
the George Washington University li-
brary, but has been placed permanently
in the library of the Western High
School.

Mrs. Charles Coxe (Jess Pleasanton)

last spring toured twelve European
countries. She was on sabbatical leave
from teaching duties at the Bald Eagle-
Nittany High School, Mill Hall, Pa.

t-t n The Rev. David S. Kammerer,

1Q Pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran
Church, Littlestown, Pa., is engaged in
the erection of an educational and so-
cial annex to the church at an estimated
cost of $80,000. In a letter to Prof. Ed-
win M. Brungart, he indicated that af-
ter 32 years serving the same parish, he
still finds many responsibilities thrust
upon him. At a recent meeting of the
Jaycees, he received an award for his
"Outstanding contribution of more than
30 years in the ministry of this commu-
nity."

'17

The Rev. Dr. Park W. Hunting-
ton will deliver the Baccalau-
reate Sermon at the Univ. of Delaware,
on Sunday, June 2. Dr. Huntington's
latest booklet, "This Is The Hour" is
now in its third edition.

fCi -1 Mrs. Park W. Huntington (Ma-
^ I tie Romig) was recently elected
to serve a second year as President of
the Wilmington, Del. Council of United
Church Women .

David Stuempfle

?<|<J David W.
^^ Stuempfle

has recently been
appointed Principal
of Williamsport
High School, where
he had previously
been a teacher-
coach. He will be-
gin his duties in
June.

ft%p Christie E. Zimmerman, mi.s-

^ J) sionary to India, was the speaker
at the World Day of Prayer service ob-
served in St. Paul's Reformed Church,
Selinsgrove on March 8. Miss Zim-
merman is now on furlough and is liv-
ing with her aunt, Miss Harriet Zim-
merman '05, South High Street.

'OA William O. Roberts, music di-
^J/ rector of the Wilkes - Barre
school district, was elected president of
the Eastern Division of the Music Edu-
cators' National Conference at the
group's convention in Atlantic City,
March 4. He is also president of the
association's Pennsylvania branch. Bill's
daughter, Elizabeth, is enrolled in S. U.'s
freshman class for this September.

'37

Clyde R.
Spit zner,

our alumni Presi-
dent and commer-
cial manager of
Radio Station WIP,
Philadelphia, has
been named to the
Board of Directors
of the Pennsylvania
Broadcasting Co.

C. R. Spitzner

'41

Dr. Joseph F. Greco of Mt. Car-

mel. Pa., in February was elect-
ed President of the Northumberland
County Medical Society.

^ A A Robert M. Hunter has recently

tj^ been promoted by the General
Electric Co. He is now in the Rectifier
Engineering Division of G. E. at Elec-
tronic Parkway, Syracuse, N. Y,

f AQ Jack W. Beyer is now associ-
ijQ ated with James H. Drass, Inc.,
Sunbury, Investment and Brokerage
firm.

'49

Dr. Ralph H. Tietbohl, Jr. was

released from active duty with
the U. S. Navy on March 14. For the
past year he had been stationed at the
U. S. Naval Submarine Base Hospital
in New London, Conn, Dr. Tietbohl is
now practicing medicine at 2412 Penn.
Ave., West Lawn, Pa. James B. Reilly
has been made Division Manager for
the New England Division of the Men-
nen Co.

Dr. Robert L. Goetz stopped for lunch at
Phi Mu Delta on March 15 on his way
to Corning, N. Y. where he is re-estab-
lishing his practice of medicine. He
will be out of the Navy in early summer,

'CI John L. Eccker is now employed

J j^ by Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fen-
ner and Bean, investment firm, in the
Lansing, Mich, branch, and is now in
training at the heme office in New York
City. John received his Masters degree
from Michigan State Univ. last June,
W. Donald Fisher, C. P. A., opened an
office in Selinsgrove, recently. Donald
formerly was senior auditor-accountant
of the Vick Chemical Co. of New Jersey.

MEET THE BRIDE
AND BRIDEGROOM

Laura M. Arnold '27 and Herbert Hai-t
wore united in marriage on Jan. 19
in Christ Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. They will
reside in Germantown, Phila.

Harry L. Batschclet, II, x'53 and Doro-
thy RoCaskoy were married on March
1. The wedding took place in Wil-
liamsport, Pa., where the couple re-
side.

Barbara A. Decker '50 married William
Siegfried on June 2, 1956. Barbara
was formerly employed by Philco in
Philadelphia. The couple is now re-
.<:iding in Arlington, Va.

The Rev. A. Ellsworth Grove, Jr. '25
was married on Palm Sunday, March
25, 1956 to Dorothy Wagner of Mif-
flinburg. Dr. William M. Rearick '94
(M. I.), performed the ceremony. The
couple live in Sellersville, Pa. where
Pastor Grove is pastor of three area
churches.

Nancy J. Henderson '56 and George M.
Nesbitt, Jr. x'59 were united in mar-
riage on March 2 in Jacob Lutheran
Church, Elysburg, Pa, The Rev.
Wayne Lupolt '52 officiated at the
double-ring ceremony, Nancy is
serving as Parish Worker for the
Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyo-
missing. Pa., while George continues
his studies at Albright College.
Eleanor Dively '56 was the soloist at
the wedding.

Douglas A. Portzline '41 was married in
late Jan. to Frances H. Walters in the
Selinsgrove Methodist Church. Mr.
Portzline is proprietor of Western
Auto Associate Store, Selinsgrove,
where the couple will reside. Abra-
ham B. Portzline '50, brother of the
groom, served as best man.

Area J. Regoli '56 married Pat M. D'Es-
posito on Sept. 23, 1956 in Bradley
Beach, N. J. The couple toured lower
Calif, and Mexico before returning to
Bradle.v Beach, N, J., where they re'
side at 501 Fourth Ave.

(Continued on Page 8)

fp*\ Lieut. Marvel Cowling was re-

J ,1 cently sworn in as Lieut. J. G.
in the regular Navy. Lieut. Cowling is
with District Staff Hdqs., Fourth Naval
District, U. S. Naval Base, Phila, Pa.
Robert J. MacNamara, Jr., who received
his Masters degree from the Univ. of
Pittsburgh, had part of his thesis ap-
pearing in the "Third Annual Report of
Research Conducted in Universities and
Liberal Arts Colleges of Penna." Bob
is now in his third year of teaching in
the Greensburg, Pa. high school.

March, 1957

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEVEN

Senator Ernest F. Walker '21 is introduced by daughter Betsy "59
to Dr. Russ' class in State and Local Government

Junior Co-eds

ANOIA — a daughter, Lynne Marie, was
born to Mr. '55 and Mrs. (Barbara
May '55) James J. Anoia on Feb. 6.
The Anoias reside at 16 Carlton Place,
Baldwin, N. Y.

BLOOIQUIST — Kevin Jonathan was
born on Jan. 31 to Mr. and Mrs. (Lil-
lian Hoover '50) R. John Bloomquist.
The Bloomquists reside at 222 Fron-
tenac Rd., Marquette Heights, 111.

BOWERS — Bryan Richard made his ap-
pearance on Aug. 10, 1956 in Aiken.
S. C, where he and his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. (Marilyn J. Fetterolf '54)
Richard R. Bowers, reside.

DRISCOLL — Martha Eileen arrived at
her new home in New London, Conn,
on Jan. 13. Martha's parents are Mr.
'51 and Mrs. Joseph P. DriscoU. The
DriscoUs have two other daughters,
Kathy, 10, and Betsy, 7.

ECCKER — Scott Stagg was born on Jan.

5 to Mr. '51 and Mrs. (Barbara R.

Stagg x'52) John L. Eccker of 2128

Hamilton Rd., Okemos, Mich. Scott

is the Eccker's first child.
GELNETT — twin boys, Timothy John

and Thomas Edward, were born to Dr.

'46 and Mrs. Arthur J. Gelnett Feb.
13. The Gelnetts have two other
boys, Stevie, 5 and Scott, 3. They re-
side in Milton, Pa.

HENRY — David Norman arrived on No-
vember 29, 1956 at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. (Ruth Lorrah '49) Norman
A. Henry, Richmond, Va. David is
their first child.

MYERS — a daughter. Dawn Sheila, was
born to Mr. and Mrs. (Beatrice Mor-
row '53) Earl A. Myers on Jan. 17.
The Myers are residing in State Col-
lege, Pa.

PIRIE — Lisa Alice arrived on the scene
Jan. 26 to Mr. '49 and Mrs. Warren
J. Pirie of Linwood, N. J. The Piries
have one other child, Christopher,
who is 3 years old.

TIETBOHL — Douglass Ralph was born

on Dec. 17, 1956. His parents are Dr.

'49 and Mrs. (Susan Foltz '51) Ralph

H. Tietbohl, Jr. The Tietbohls have

two other children, Patty, 3, and

Greg, 2.
WEBB — Cynthia Ellen arrived on Dec.

15, 1956, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

(Virginia Cochrane '49) Carl E. Webb.

The Webbs live in Caldwell, N. J.

They have one other child, Virginia,

who is 21/2 years old.

NECROLOGY

THE REV. CHARLES R. BOWERS
DDhc '19 passed away Dec. 7, 1956 at
his home in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
After serving a number of years in
the pastorate, he was admitted to the
Bar in Ohio and practiced law in New
Philadelphia until his retirement in

1955. He was a member of the Board
of Directors of S. U. from 1918 to
1933, and a member of the Board of
Education of the ULCA from 1927 to
1935.

Jacob B. Bulick '05, succumbed at his
home in Selinsgrove on Feb. 14. He
had been in failing health since Sept.,

1956. After a number of years teach-
ing and operating a retail store in
Selinsgrove, he had served as a Jus-
tice of the Peace since 1949.

Samuel B. Burkhart '02, of Avalon,
Pittsburgh, passed away on Feb. 5.
Prior to his retirement three years
ago, Mr. Burkhart was a salesman for
the Hughes-Ogilvie Co., office furni-
ture suppliers. He was an elder in
the Bellevue Presbyterian Church,
member of the board of management
of the North Boroughs YMCA and a
former officer of the Sertoma Club of
Pittsburgh.

The Rev. Frederick R. Greninger Sem.
'18, died on Jan. 20. Pastor Greninger
had been pastor of St. Stephen's
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pitts-
burgh, Pa. Before coming to Pitts-
burgh, he served pastorates in Mon-
toursville. Pa., Williamsport, Pa. and
Altoona, Pa. He also served as ser-
vice center pastor in Columbia, S. C.
and Columbus, Ga. during World War

William H. Kempfer x'05, passed away
on Dec. 25, 1956 in his home at 517
Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, Fla.
Mr. Kempfer was owner of the Mel-
bourne Wholesale Grocery firm, hav-
ing organized the chain of Kempfer
grocery stores in surrounding towns.
He was also an honorary member and
past president of the local Rotary-
Club, served as a director of Brevard
Hospital for many years and was a
past president of the Brevard County
Cattlemen's Association.

Stanley H. Mummey '49 succumbed sud-
denly on Jan. 28 at his home in Mun-
cy. Pa. He was a member of the fac-
ulty of Muncy Joint Schools, having
served as instructor in instrumental
music since 1954. Mr. Mumme.y be-
longed to the Ronald Ritter Post,
American Legion, the Muncy Rotary
Club, American Federation of Musi-
cians and the St. Andrew Lutheran
Church.

EIGHT

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

March, 1957

Club News

ALTOONA

The Altoona District Alumni Club
will hold its annual spring meeting in
the Replogle Party House, 426 Walnut
St., Roaring Spring, on Thursday eve-
ning, April 25.

CENTER-UNION

The annual spring meeting of the
Center-Union District Alumni Club is
being held in the Evangelical and Re-
formed Church, Aaronsburg. on Friday,
April 12 at 6:30 P. M. The women of
the church will serve a turkey dinner.

JOHNSTOWN

The Johnstown District Club is plan-
ning a dinner meeting for May 1 at Von
Lunen's Restaurant in Geistown, Pa.

NORTH NEW JERSEY

The North New Jersey Club held its
annual dinner meeting at the Friar
Tuck Inn, Cedar Grove on Sat., March
2. New officers for 1957-59 were in-
stalled: Co-Presidents, Mr. '51 and
Mrs. (Floris Guyer '50) Herbert Hains,
V. Pres., Jacob Spangler '52 and Secy.-
Treas., Mr. '52 and Mrs. (Shirley Nick-
lin '50) Robert Bogdanffy. After a
short business meeting, the 44 members
in attendance enjoyed a talk by
"Whitey" Keil '39, football coach at S.
U., who showed colored movies of the
Crusaders in action.

SUSQUEHANNA-VALLEY

Plans are now being made for the
Susquehanna - Valley District Alumni
Club to hold its annual meeting on the
campus the evening of April 30. The
group will have dinner in Horton Din-
ing Hall, followed by a business meet-
ing. Later on, members will have an
opportunity to attend Susquehanna's
Orchestra Concert in Seibert Hall at
8:15 P. M.

WILKES-BARRE

The Wilkes-Barre-Scranton Club held
its spring banquet on March 19 at the
Hotel Sterling, Wilkes - Barre. The
speaker at the meeting was Dr. William
A. Russ, Jr., Professor of History at
S. U. Officers elected were: Pres., John
E. Noonan '28 and Secy.-Treas., Claire
Haggerty Backer '54.

YORK-HANOVER

The annual spring meeting of the
York-Hanover Club will be held on
April 25 at 6:30 P. M. in the Reformed
Church, Abbottstown, Pa. The women
of the church will serve a turkey din-
ner.

THE SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

POSTMASTER— Please notify if undelivered
Entered at Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania Post GfTice as Second Class Matter

Class Reunions Scheduled For Alumni Day, May 4, 1957

As always, the heart of an Alumni Day program is the various class
reunions. Classes due to hold reunions this year have responded more read-
ily than in the past, and have had an earlier start in promoting their ac-
tivities.

The very successful program of the past few years will be continued
this year, when the anniversary classes will meet in separate rooms on the
campus for their noon luncheons, followed by fellowship, story telling, pic-
ture taking, etc. The following classes will hold reunions on May 4:

Representative

Charles I. Boyer, 601 Market St., Lewisburg, Pa.

Frank S. Noetling, 305 Reagan St., Sunbury, Pa.

The Rev. Paul H. Stahl, 1034 Market St., Lewisburg, Pa.

Dr. Park W. Huntington, 715 W. 37th St., Wilmington, Del.

Mrs. Sydney S. Dunning (Beatrice Fisher) 736 Pembrook Ave.,

Jenkintown, Pa.
The Rev. Bert E. Wynn, 207 W. King St., Bedford, Pa.
Maurice C. Sheaffer, 93 Logan St., Lewistown, Pa.
Mr. Francis R. Gelnett, 210 S. Market St., Selinsgrove, Pa.
Mr. Neil C. Fisher, Box 121, Sandy Lake, Pa.
Mr. Frank Corcoran, Asst. P.M., S&T, Military College,

Chester, Pa.
Mrs. Clair W. Settle (Ann Guise) Main St.,

Biglerville, Pa.

Inniv.

Year

55th

1902

50th

1907

45th

1912

40th

1917

35th

1922

30th

1927

25th

1932

20th

1937

15th

1942

10th

1947

5th 1952

The classes graduating before 1907, forming the "Emeritus" group, will
be assigned a private room for their luncheon. Contact will be made with
this group through the Alumni Office.

Meet The Bride and Groom

(Continued from Page 6)

James M. Rising '54 married Nancy Lee
Blazer on Dec. 22, 1956 in Trinity
Lutheran Church, Sunbury. Pa. Mr.
Rising is employed as manager of the
Bogar Construction Co., Selinsgrove,
where the couple reside at Bel Mar
Terrace. Bruce Bell "55 and Clifford
Stampfel '54 were ushers.

D. Arlene Roberts x'58 was married to
D. Gary Evans on Feb. 9 in Johns-
town, Pa. Gloria Myers, presently
attending S. U., was the soloist. Nan-
cy Ridinger and Thelma Rosetti, also
students at S. U., were members of

the wedding party. The couple will
reside in Houston, Texas.

Irma R. Strawbridge '49 was united in
marriage on Dec. 29, 1956 to David R.
Hallenbcck. The wedding took place
in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Irma
formerly had worked for the Penna.
State Dept. in Harrisburg.

Carl R. Winey '55 was married to Grace
Sharadin, Middlcburg, on Dec. 29,
1956, in Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
Carl is employed at Kennedy Van
Saun in Danville, Pa. as a control
chemist. The couple are residing ot
120 Mull St., Danville, Pa.

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June, 1957

No. 4

SUSQUEHANNA'S NINETY-NINTH COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

On June 1. with the football stands packed to capacity, Earl I. Shobert II '35, in his Commencement address to
the class ot 1957 said, "I wish for you the God-like gifts of insight and understanding." He used as the title of
his address "Opportunity Unlimited." Later in the Exercises, President G. Morris Smith conferred upon Mr.
Shobert the honorary degree of Doctor of Science.

TWO

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

June, 1957

PRES. SMITH and
CENTENN. APPEAL

Dear Alumni:

A very pleasant Commencement was
held on June 1, ending our 99th year.
Faculty and trustees have been busy
planning for our 100th birthday year.
The first feature on next year's Cen-
tennial program will be held on Sep-
tember 27, 10:30 a. m., when Dr. Frank-
lin Clark Fry, president of the United
Lutheran Church, will give the main
address, honoring the founders of the
University. Churches of the Central
Pennsylvania Synod, through their pas-
tors, will receive .special invitations for
this occasion.

The next important date during our
Centennial year will be Homecoming,
November 2, 1957, of special interest to
our Alumni. We hope this day will
break all records for attendance by
alumni.

The spring events celebrating the
Centennial are now being planned, and
announcement of details will be given
in a later issue of the Quarterly.

The status of our Centennial Appeal
as of May 1, 1957 is as follows:
Total pledged, including
churches, trustees, fac-
ulty, and alumni $595,088.45

Paid on Appeal 136,959.95

Looking forward with great pleasure
to greeting you during our Centennial
Year, I am

Faithfully yours,

G. Morris Smith
President
June 15, 1957

S. C. A. Gives To W. U. S.

The Student Christian Association of
Susquehanna University, as one of their
final good deeds of the year, sent a
check for $100 to the World University
Service.

In acknowledging the gift, the Sec-
retary of W. U. S. said the gift would go
immediately to the 1957 "Program of
Action." "Your help," said Mr. De-
nise, "is a potent boost to morale and a
stimulus to continued hard work of
students who do not have the advan-
tages of those in America."

Club News

Raymond P. "Rip" Carman, Sr., of York,
newly elected President of the Alumni

Association, sends his first message
to the Alumni.
Dear Alumni:

My first message must certainly in-
clude my sincere appreciation and
thanks for the honor and confidence
you have placed on me and the other
Alumni officers for this Centennial year.
We are mindful of the responsibilities
and duties of these offices. You have
our promise to discharge the duties and
exercise the privileges assigned us to
bring honor and esteem to our Alumni
Association and especially to Dear Old
Susquehanna University.

Plans are being made for a full year
of history-making events to pay due
tribute to the first century of progress
and to dedicate the next 100 years to
even greater progress. The program
will not be complete without extensive
alumni participation. Why not organ-
ize a little party from your area and
arrange to be present to add your spirit
and enthusiasm to this very important
Centennial celebration.

Most of the district clubs are plan-
ning a picnic or fall meeting prior to
Alumni Day. Your officers will be able
to supply you with more definite in-
formation concerning the full year of
celebration and your part in it.

May I take this opportunity to con-
gratulate the members of the Class of
1957 upon your graduation. Go forth
to success in life singing the praises of
Old S. U. Join your area Alumni As-
sociation.

Hoping to meet all of you soon.

Raymond P. Garman, Sr., Pres.
General Alumni Association

CENTER-UNION

The Center-Union District Club held
its annual spring meeting April 12 in
the Evangelical and Reformed Church,
Aaronsburg. A turkey dinner with all
the trimmings was served by the wo-
men of the church. Dr. and Mrs. G.
Morris Smith were the guests of the
evening. The following officers were
re-elected: Ralph E. Beahm '30, Pres.;
Paul D. Reamer '31, V. Pres.; and Mrs.
Spencer Boyer (Shirley Showalter '50),
Sec'y-Treas.

HARRISBURG

The annual spring meeting of the
Harrisburg District Alumni Club was
held Wednesday, May 1 in the Colonial
Country Club, Harrisburg. There were
36 in attendance. Dave Perry, promi-
nent lawyer and lecturer, was the prin-
cipal speaker. Dan MacCuish brought
greetings from the campus. Entertain-
ment was provided by two students,
Janice Adams and "Bucky" Clark. Of-
ficers elected were: Marsh Bogar '51,
Pres.; Bruce A. Bell '55, V. Pres., and
Mrs. C. K. Whitman (Catherine Byrod
'34), Sec'y-Treas. Plans are being made
to co-sponsor another Allenberry Play-
house performance with the Hanover-
York Club, Sept. 9, 1957.

JOHNSTOWN

The Johnstown Club held its annual
spring meeting May 1 at Von Lunen's
Restaurant in Goistown, Pa. Thirty-
two were in attendance. The campus
was represented by Prof. Benjamin Lotz
and Louis Heinze, a junior at S. U.
Plans are being made for a picnic at
Camp Sequanota in July. Also dis-
cussed were suggestions for securing
additional support for the scholarship
fund. New officers elected were: The
Rev. Harold L. Rowe '34, Pres.; Percy
B. Davis '26, V. Pres.: Mrs. George R.
Walter (Grace Fries '40), Sec'y; Robert
A. Gabrenya '40, Treas.; Mrs. Max
Govekar (Mary Lizzio '47), Mrs. M.
Fetterolf (Mabel Kinsey '24) and Dr. I.
Hess Wagner '98, Members of the Ex-
ecutive Committee.

I.EHIGH VALLEY

The Lehigh Valley District Club will
hold a family picnic on Saturday, Aug.
3 from 2:00 to 8:00 in the Nazareth
Boro Park.

PHILADELPHIA

The Philadelphia District Club an-
nual spring meeting, scheduled for May
(Continued on Page 5)

June, 1957

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

THREE

$38,505.70 Contributed by Alumni to
Centennial Fund. Century Club Members
Carman Says, 'Keep It Coming."

Susquehanna's Centennial Fund, still growing, now shows a total of $38,505.70
contributed by the alunani as of June 7. Alumni gifts, to be applied to the Cen-
tennial Fund, will continue to come in for the balance of 1957.

Alumni President Garman has said that one of his objectives of this year
will be to get an even higher percentage of alumni contributors. Said he "I have
talked with many alumni who want to be a part of this Centennial giving, and
all they need is another reminder."

The encouraging thing has been the large number of Century Club members,
those who have contributed §100 or more. This total to date is 190.

In order to get a clearer picture of alumni giving, a resolution was passed at
the council meeting on Alumni Day, asking all those who are members of a church
in the Central Penna. Synod of the U. L. C. A., and who have contributed through
their church, to notify the Alumni Office. Many have already done so, but Presi-
dent Garman requests those who have not, to send immediately a statement to
the Alumni Office listing their church and the amount of the pledge.

Listed below are names of those who have contributed since the last issue of
the Quarterly.

1891— 1925-

B. Meade Wagensellei-
1893 —

John I. Woodiulf
1896 —

Chalmei-s E. Frontz
1898 —

Brian Teats

1901 —

Robert Z. Burns

1902 —

David B. Moist
1909 —

Ira S. Sassaman
1910-

Ethel Smyser Kemble

Mary A. Phillips

1913 —

Rine G. Winey

1915 —

Abel-deen Phillips
Ralph Witmer

1919 —

Mary Woodruff Martin

1920 —

Ralph W. Woodruff

1922 —

Charles H. Rothfuss

1923 —

Russell P. Knoebel

1924 —

Harner R. Middleswarth

Adeline K. Strouse
Christie E. Zimmerman

1926 —

Barbara E. DeRemer
Catherine Beachley
Middleswarth

1927 —

Lee E. Triebels

1928 —

Helen Ott Soper

Mary Wentzel Updegrove

1929 —

Paul H. Aumiller
Helen Simons Barrick
Clarence F. Updegrove

1930 —

Mildred Arbegast Speer

1931 —

H. Vernon Blough

1932 —

John F. Kindsvatter
Reed Speer

1933 —

Laird S. Gemberling

1934 —

Beatrice Shively Aumiller

James C. Suter
1936 —

Charles L. Fasold

Marcella Chaya Turnbach
1941 —

Donald L. Ford

Dorothy Dellecker
Hochstuhl

194e —

Roswell J. Johns

1947 —

Raymond G. Hochstuhl
Gayle Clark Johns

1953 —

Beatrice Morrow Myers

1954 —

Joyce K. Gilbert

1955 —

Arlan Gilbert

1956 —

Maria S. Ronngren

1957 —

Lillian O. Troutman

FRIENDS

Mrs. Charles Aikens

Dr. Geo. M. Bogar X

Mr. and Mrs. Malcome
Musser (Hon. '55)

Miss Elizabeth Scharf

Wilbur C. Wolf

Zion Evangelical Lutheran
Sunday School, Lancaster.
Pa.

ALUMNI GRAND TOTAL.. $38,505.70

MEET THE BRIDE
AND BRIDEGROOM

BARBARA L. BOOB '57 was united in
marriage to Donald E. Shaffer on May
31 in the Evangelical United Brethren
Church, McClure, Pa. Maid of honor
was MARY SOUDEN '58. The couple
will reside temporarily in Selins-
grove.

GETELL FRIEDMAN x'58 was mar-
ried this June to James L. Dalton
of Luling, Texas. Getell was former-
ly employed at Jefferson Medical Col-
lege, Phila. The couple will reside
in Chicago, where James will attend

the Univ. of Chicago. JANET GOR-
DON '58 was a bridesmaid and WAL-
LACE GORDON '54 the vocalist.

ELIZABETH B. FRY '38 was married
to Lawrence Vogel on March 13 in
Pittsburgh, Pa. They are now resid-
ing at 918 Calif. Ave., Avalon, Pitts-
burgh 2, Pa.

MARGARET R. GORDON '55 and Mar-
vin E. Bonawitz were united in mar-
riage on May 18 in Philadelphia, Pa.
They plan to reside in Philadelphia
where Margie is a medical secretary.

MARY J. JESSEN '49 was married on
June 2 to Arnold C. Ahansen in the
University Lutheran Church, Seattle,
■Wash.

Century Club
Members

Listed below are alumni who have
become members of the Century
Club since the last issue of the
Quarterly. Century Club members
have contributed $100 or more to the
Centennial Fund.

Robert M. Bastress

Barbara E. DeRemer

Donald L. Ford

Chalmers E. Frontz

Laird S. Gemberling

Raymond G. and Dorothy Dellecker

Hochstuhl
John F. Kindsvatter
Russell P. Knoebel
Harner R. and Catherine Beachley

Middleswarth
David B. Moist
Maria S. Ronngren
Charles H. Rothfuss
Helen Ott Soper

Reed and Mildred Arbegast Speer
David G. Volk
Rine G. 'Winey
Ralph 'Witmer
Ralph 'W. 'Woodruff

JOHN W. MAYER '52 was married to
Barbara J. Overs on May 10 in Pit-
man, N. J.

ONGKAR NARAYAN '47 was united in
marriage to Manorama Narine on
March 24, according to an announce-
ment received by President G. Mor-
ris Smith.

CHARLOTTE J. SANDT '56 and KEN-
NETH F. ERDLEY, JR. '55 were mar-
ried on May 25 in Temple Lutheran
Church, Brookline, Pa. The Rev.
ROBERT F. FISHER '40 officiated at
the double-ring ceremony. The couple
is residing at Lansdale Gardens, Nor-
folk, 'Va. where Ken is stationed with
the U. S. Navy. Mr. '55 and Mrs.
(CLAIRE ROSENGARTEN x 56)
WALTER C. ALBERT were members
of the wedding party along with
NANCY J. McCULLOUGH '56.
JAMES G. SIIOWALTER '55 and
LARRY R. BINGAMAN '55.

LILLIAN C. SMITH '50 was married to
Darrie S. Cinti in December, 1956 in
the Church of the Redeemer, Buenos
Aires, Argentina.

DEXTER N. 'WEIKEL '48 was united in
marriage to Margaret L. Maitland on
May 11 in Messiah Lutheran Church,
'Williamsport, where he is organist
and choirmaster. Among the ushers
were The Rev. CHARLES L. LADY
•48 and GAIL R. -WEIKEL '58, bro-
ther of the groom.

FOUR

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

June, 1957

— Susquehannans on Parade —

t-tn Dr. Harry R. Shipe, of Berwick,
l^ Pa., retired from the active min-
istry after completing 42 years of ser-
vice to the Lutheran Church. Dr. and
Mrs. Shipe are now living in Daytona
Beach, Fla.

X'17

Florence
E. Stumpf

is now Supervising
Chief of Music Ed-
ucation in the Ele-
," - » mentary Schools of

P» fM Hillsboro County,

Florida.

* 1 ^^''" ^- ^''

Florence Stumpf ^Q rich, hospi-

talized since April, 1956 with multiple
sclerosis, has asked for the prayers of
his friends. His address is Veterans'
Hospital, 408 First Ave., New York,
N. Y.

ftyr Dr. Harland D. Fague, Pastor of
^J St. Stephen's Lutheran Church,
Lancaster, Pa., delivered the Bacca-
laureate sermon at the Presbyterian
Hospital, Columbia Medical Center, N.
Y. C. on June 2. His daughter, Bar-
bara, was in the graduating class.
Roger M. Blough, with a full cover
sketch on the Sunday, April 28 issue of
the Pittsburgh Press "Roto," carried on
the inside a two-page story under the
title "U. S. Steel's Roger Blough."
Time Magazine of May 13 also used a
picture of him.

Mrs. Harland D. Fague (Sara
lassinger) was recently elected
president of the Lancaster, Pa. Con-
ference of U. L. Church Women. Dr.
Lee E. Boyer, Professor of Mathematics
at Millersville State Teachers' College,
has been elected a member on the com-
mittee on Improving the Teaching of
Science and Mathematics of the Penn.
Dept. of Public Instruction.

'00 ^'^' J^"^*^" ^- Grouse in Oct.,
^0 19'^6, accepted the pastorate at
St. James Lutheran Church, Altoona,
Pa. He was formerly pastor of St.
Timothy's Lutheran Church in Forest
Park, Ga. He received his S.T.D. from
Temple University in 1954.

'on Oren S. Kaltriter, Science teacher
jy at the Middletown, Pa. High
School, is a member of the same com-
mittee listed above under Dr. Lee E.
Boyer '26.

9*\-t The Rev. Paul R. Ashby has ac-

J I ccpted a position as psychiatric
chaplain at the State School in Was-
saic, N. Y. He had been pastor of St.

ft\(* Mi
ZU Ha

Matthew's Lutheran Church, Shamokin
Dam, Pa., for 21 years.
Ronald E. Kehler, Supervising Principal
of the Butler Township Schools and
pastor of First Congregational Church,
Mt. Carmel, received the honorary de-
gree of Doctor of Education from Bur-
ton College and Seminary, Manitou
Springs, Colo., on June 4.

'36

Albert Hess is now associated
with the American Creosoting
Corp. as Assistant Vice Pres. in Con-
tract Sales. He is located in Midland
Park, N. J.

'07 Glyde R. Spitzner recently had
J I an article printed in the "Greater
Philadelphia." He was one of five sales
managers who answered the question,
"How Do You Set Sales Quotas?"

'00 Fleanor B. Brown has been
JO granted a leave of absence from
the Sacramento, Calif. Senior High
School to complete her doctorate at
Penn State Univ. According to a news
clipping from the Sacramento Union,
she received what is probably the most
substantial scholarship honors in the
history of the local schools.

'40

The Rev. Daniel L. Bergstresser

has been assigned as Mission
Developer at Fort Myers, Fla., by the
Board of Missions of the U. L. C. A. A
member of the Board of Directors of
S. U., he was formerly pastor of St.
Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Lancaster, Pa.

'yll Cleorge H. Bantley has joined
41 the staff of the Bettis Plant of
Westinghouse Electric Corp., Pittsburgh,
Pa. He had been a major in the U. S.
Marine Corps.

Dr. Joseph F. Greco, President of the
North'd County Medical Society, has
been elected an Associate member of
the American Psychiatric Association.

'42

Neil C. Fisher is Mid-western
President of the Pennsylvania
Music Educators' Association.

f t A The Rev. George M. Smith con-
ijij tributed seven daily readings to
the May-June issue of "Light for To-
day." A publication of the Muhlenberg
Press, it is under the editorship of the
Rev. Robert R. Clark '35.

> J /» Blair L. Heaton has been award-
^n ed a stipend to provide for ad-
canced work in the National Science
Foundation Academic Year Institute at
Penn State Univ. He has been granted
a year's sabbatical leave by Selinsgrove
Area Joint H. S., where he has taught

'51

mathematics and science for the past
10 years.

f Mt\ Kenneth M. Merz received his
4J/ Ph.D. from Rutgers Univ. on
June 5th.

>r A The Rev. Paul R. Haffly is now

3U ^^'^'^ ^^^ Board of American
Missions of the U L. C. A., developing
a new congregation in the southwest
section of Savannah, Ga. He was for-
merly pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran
Church and Trinity Lutheran Church
in Confluence, Pa.

Patricia Houtz was granted a master of
science degree in business education
from Penn State Univ. in early June.
She has been teaching secretarial sub-
jects in Sunbury High School for the
past five years.

Marianne Fague, missionary to
British Guiana, completing her
first three-year term, will return to her
home in Lancaster, Pa. for furlough in
July.
fr*\ The Rev. E. Lawrence Bottiger,

3 J asst. pastor of Trinity Lutheran
Church, Hazleton, was ordained into
the ministry May 12.
Arthur K. Olson received his Master's
Degree in Business Administration
from Rutgers Univ. in early June.
>r J Kenneth H. Bothwell, Jr., Guid-

34 ance Counsellor with the Key-
port, N. J. school system, plans to start
work on his doctorate in Sept., after
completing his M.A. degree in Educa-
tional Psychology at Rugers Univ. W.
Reuben Henry, recently discharged
from military service, is Personnel Di-
rector for the S. Morgan Smith & Co.
in York, Pa. Herbert N. Krauss is with
the C. P. A. firm of Peat, Marwich,
Mitchell and Co., Ozone Park, N. Y.
>^^ Arlan K. Gilbert received his

33 M.A. degree in history from the
Univ. of Delaware in June. He has re-
ceived a teaching fellowship in history
at the Univ. of Wisconsin and will be-
gin his studies in Sept.

Henry S. Cook has recently com-
pleted his basic training with the
U. S. Army in Fort Dix. N. J.

'56

ALL

FIXED

FOR

HOMECOMING
SATURDAY, NOV. 2

June, 1957

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

FIVE

New Nominees to the
Board of Directors

At the May meeting of the General
Alumni Association. Mr. Clyde R.
Spitzner '37, former President of the
Association, was nominated to the
Board of Directors of Susquehanna
University, as the Alumni representa-
tive. The term of Dr. Joseph L. Hack-
enberg "20, expires this year.

At the meeting of the Central Penn-
sylvania Synod held June 11-13. the
following were nominated to the Board:
The Rev. Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr.,
S.U. '45, Pastor of Christ Lutheran
Church, Gettysburg. Pa. He will suc-
ceed the Rev. G. Blair Harman, S. U.
'20. The Rev. Richard M. Rutter, Pas-
tor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church,
Millersville, Pa., to succeed the Rev.
Daniel L. Bergstresser, S.U. '40, who
has moved out of the Central Pennsyl-
vania Synod, and Mr. John R. Miller of
Carlisle who will succeed Mr. W. Boyd
Tobias of Williamsport.

All of these new nominees will be
presented to the Board for election at
the October meeting.

ALUMNI DAY SCENES

Club News

(Continued from Page 2)
28, had to be cancelled. Plans are now
being made for a summer picnic and
members may expect to hear from
President Kenneth A. Lenker as to the
exact date and place.

SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY
The annual spring meeting of the
Susquehanna Valley District Club was
held April 30 on the campus. Members
had dinner in Horton Dining Hall and
later attended the S. U. Symphony
Concert. Dr. G. Morris Smith gave a
progress report and talked of plans for
the centennial celebration. Officers re-
elected for the year are: Newton Ker-
stetter '31, Pres. and B. Mary Shipe '42,
Sec'y-Treas.

YORK-HANOVER
The annual spring meeting of the
York-Hanover District Club was held
April 25 in the Abbottstown Reformed
Church, with 72 in attendance. The
ladies of the church prepared a Penna.
Dutch Turkey Dinner, which was served
family style. Dean Russell Gait was
the speaker for the evening and Dr.
Percy M. Linebaugh brought along
three students who provided the enter-
tainment. Officers elected for the year
are: H. Vernon Ferster '36, Pres.; The
Rev. Kenneth D. James '33, V. Pres.;
Mrs. Richard Reiff (Janet Hoke '44),
Sec'y and Patricia F. Heathcote '52,
Treas.

Top Picture — Highlight of the day's program was the presentation of the
Alumni Outstanding Achievement Awards to Dr. John I. Woodruff '88 of Selins-
grove and Dr. George E. Fisher '88 of York, Pa. Chairman of the committee,
Preston H Smith '38, is seen presenting the award to Dr. Woodruff while President
G Morris Smith looks on. H. Vernon Ferster '36 accepts Dr. Fisher's award in
his absence. Clyde R. Spitzner '37 presided at the assembly.

Lower Picture— S. U. 's oldest alumnus. Dr. George R. Ulrich '86, talks with
President Smith and newly elected alumni president Raymond P. Garman '30.

Classes holding reunions were: 1952, 1947, 1942, 1937, 1932, 1927, 1922, 1917,
1912, 1907 and 1902.

Officers elected by the Alumni Association for the current year are: John I.
Woodruff '88, Honorary Pres.; Raymond P. Garman '30, Pres.; Lawrence M.
Isaacs "43, First V. Pres.; Mrs. Donald E. Hollway '28, Second V. Pres.; Janet Rohr-
bach '46 Sec'v; W. David Gross "47, Treas.; Edwin M. Brungart '00, Statistician;
Glenn l! Musser '41 and Paul M. Haines '31, Members at Large and Alumni rep-
resentative on University Board of Trustees, Clyde R. Spitzner '37.

Six

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

June, 1957

Football at S. U. in the 1890's, the Pride
and Joy of the Student Body. Students
Played Five, Six and Seven Years on Team

by WILLIAM S. CLARK '48

Editor's Note: The following is continued from the March edition of the
"Alumnus" and is the story of early football at S. U. The first part of the story,
among other things, told of the enthusiastic support of the faculty.

The students on the football team ap-
preciated such faculty support as this.
"Our faculty," they said, "has been all
that could be hoped for." Faculty sup-
port lessened the burden of criticism
which came from many sources. H. W.
Morris, captain of the '98 team, wrote
an article entitled "A Player's Testi-
mony," in which he attributed much of
the criticism of the game to the mis-
taken idea that only brute strength was
needed in order to play the sport and
that intelligence assumed a minor role.
Professor Yutzy supported Morris' opin-
ion. Actually, said Yutzy, "the game is
a vigorous trainer of the intellect.
Quickness of perception, ready discern-
ment of intricate points [and] keen
practical judgement" are constantly
practiced. "Each man [on the team]
must be a thinker, a quick thinker."
Others, eager to defend the game, were
quick to point out that players ob-
tained "new ideas . . . through contests"
with other colleges. "Our boys have
had their range of vision broadened,"
said one, "their ideas enlarged." An-
other said that the game "cements the
bond of union among the students as
nothing else can."

Football grew in importance in Sel-
insgrove with each passing season. A
great impetus was given to the sport
locally when, in 1895, the two-year pro-
gram of studies was extended to four
years and Missionary Institute became
Susquehanna University. Shortly there-
after, "at an enthusiastic mass meeting
of the students . . . maroon and orange
were unanimously adopted as the Uni-
versity colors." From 1895, each sea-
son found more and more spectators on
the sidelines during the games and dur-
ing the practice sessions. Students,
professors, and townspeople could be
heard participating in the college yell
and cheering the team to victory:

Alpha! Beta! Gamma!
Rho! Sigma! Rhi!
Susquehanna! Susquehanna!
Universitee!
Biff! Wah! Bang!

Said one spectator as he watched a
practice session: "It is an interesting
sight to see our boys plow up the dust
and shake each other up." Interest and
enthusiasm finally reached the point
where player and spectator alike were
sorry to see the end of the season ar-
rive. One of the students at the time
caught this feeling in a piece of verse
which he wrote:

The sprinting halfback checks his pace,

the full-back punts no more,
The "guards-back" call had died away,

the rooters joy is o'er;
The little groups stand here and there

recounting victories won.
And telling friends what might have

been, had this or that been done.

The football teams of Susquehanna
University, in the 1890's, were only av-
erage small college squads, but they
were the pride and joy of the student
body. The ages ranged from eighteen
to twenty-eight, their average weight
was only about one hundred and sixty
pounds, and the average height was
about five feet six inches or slightly
more. A familiar sight in the 1890's
and one which was never given a sec-
ond thought, was the moustaches, large,
small and handlebar, which could be
seen on the gridiron players in any
game.

The teams were not spectacular, nor
were they fast. Usually they preferred
to grind away at line bucking, a type
of play, it appears, which they used
more than other teams. The teams
were always well disciplined, for in
those days the captain's word was law.
His word was "followed with unques-
tionable obedience." The loss of a cap-
tain in a game was considered to be a
tragic circumstance.

The Susquehanna teams were always
numerically small. At no time during
the 1890's was the enrollment of the
college in excess of two hundred stu-
dents, and some of these were women.
Susquehanna was a college of the

Evangelical Lutheran Church and, as
such, there was always a predominant
religious atmosphere on the campus.
Football had its competitors in other
activities. Many members of the foot-
ball squad were studying for the min-
istry. They frequently preached in
neighborhood churches. They usually
belonged to, and took active part in,
the Y. M. C. A. or the Missionary So-
ciety, or both. Thus, in the total pic-
ture of campus life at the time, ath-
letics did not hold a major position.
Also, baseball, basketball, and track and
field events absorbed a great deal of
the attention given to sports; cycling,
tennis, and skating still held their own
as significant means of recreation and
physical development.

During the last decade of the nine-
teenth century the university's football
team did not always consist of students
alone. The first coach, Professor John
I. Woodruff, played right halfback at
times. C. Oscar Ford, a graduate and
star player at Dickinson, played right
halfback and tackle during the season
that he coached the team. Contempor-
aries said that he could "easily spill a
whole mountain of interference" and
that he could "put up a strong game."
Some of the students played five, six,
and seven years on the team. After
they were graduated from the regular
four-year curriculum, they transferred
to the school of theology and were per-
mitted to continue their football ac-
tivity.

The greatest rival of Susquehanna in
the early years was the Lutheran col-
lege at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. On
October 8, 1897, when the members of
the Susquehanna team entrained for
Gettysburg to meet their rivals for the
first time, feeling ran high. Many
cheered them, but others ridiculed them
and said that they were playing a team
that was out of their class. The game
was an exciting and noisy one, as ex-
pected, according to contemporaries who
saw it. At times the crowd became so
noisy that the players could not hear
the signals being called. Frequently the
spectators crowded over the sideline
ropes and got onto the field where they
interrupted the progress of the game.

Four Gettysburg men were injured
and one Susquehanna player sustained
a broken nose. But there were many
happy students and townspeople in Sel-
insgrove who cheered their team when
it returned homo. Selinsgrove had re-
ceived news of Susquehanna's victory
via telegraph. They waited with torch-
lights at the railroad station for the re-
turn of the team in order to celebrate

June, 1957

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEVEN

Three Prominent Alumni Receive Honorary Junior Co-eds
Degrees at 99th Commencement

(Left to Right) — The Rev. Calvin J. Naugle '34, Pastor of Children's Memorial
Lutheran Church, Kansas City, Mo., delivered the Baccalaureate sermon and re-
ceived the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity.

Miss Christie E. Zimmerman '25, for a quarter of a century a Lutheran mis-
sionary in India, received the honorary degree of Doctor of Pedagogy.

Mr. Earl L Shobert II '35 was the Commencement speaker and received the
honorary degree of Doctor of Science. He is Director of Research and Engineering
for the Stackpole Carbon Co., St. Marys, Pa.

the 4-0 vi^in. To the students at Get-
tysburg, who fully expected a victory
for their team, the result was "most
disappointing." They laid the cause to
"hard luck and accidents."

In 1898, the Gettysburg team travelled
to Selinsgrove for a return match.
•'Threatening weather foreboded a slip-
pery game and limited the attendance,

yet the crowd numbered almost 300,
and they all came to see S. U. 'do or
die' and they saw her 'do' in a very
gentlemanly and creditable manner."
Between the halves of this game the
spectators "took possession of the sur-
roundings and sang and howled them-
selves hoarse, till the canvas jackets and
sweaters appeared around the corner of
the buildings marching again to the

CAMPBELL — a son, Michael Kay was
born on March 5 to Mr. '54 and Mrs.
(Carol Clement x'56) Kay G. Camp-
bell. The Campbells reside in Scotch
Plains, N. J.

HACKENBERG— Robert Lee, Jr. ar-
rived on April 29 at the home of Mr.
'56 and Mrs. Robert L. Hackenberg.
The Hackenbergs reside at 30 Fleet-
wood Ave., Mt. Vernon, N. Y.

HARBST — Thomas Donald arrived on
May 23 at his new home in Celina,
Ohio. His parents are Mr. and Mrs.
(Marjorie Alexander x'51) Donald

Harbst.

LADY — Ann Elizabeth was born April
27 to the Rev. '48 and Mrs. Eleanor
Steele '48) Charles L. Lady of Kon-
narock, Va. The Ladys have two
other children, Jonathan, four and
Tim, one.

OBERHEIM — Robert Lynn made his
appearance on May 24 at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. (Leah Cryder '57) Rob-
ert J. Oberheim of Pleasant Gap, Pa.
The Oberheims have another child,
Karen Lee, two.

ROSS — Donald James arrived at the
home of Mr. '54 and Mrs. (Dorothy
Apgar '53) D. Samuel Ross, Jr. on
April 3. They reside in Mahwah, N.
J. with their two other sons, David
Allan and Randall Lee.

ROTHFUSS — Martha Jean was born
March 11 to Dr. '22 and Mrs. Charles
H. Rothfuss of Woodbridge, N. J., ac-
cording to a clever birth announce-
ment resembling a theatre ticket.

STATLER — Anne Louise was born Feb.
20 to Mr. and Mrs. (Janet Wolfe '50)
Edwin L. Statler. The Statlers live
at 112 Tioga St., Johnstown, Pa.

TORROMEO — a daughter, Karen Joan
was born to Mr. '52 and Mrs. (Shirley
Still x'54) Felix J. Torromeo on
March 22. The Torromeos have one
other daughter, Debra Jean, three.
They reside in Lindenhurst, N. Y.

WISE — Catherine Louise arrived on the
scene May 22 to Mr. and Mrs. (El-
eanor Saveri '39) Richard A. Wise of
Lebanon, Pa. The Wises have four
other children, Richard, Edward, Te-
resa Anne and Sara Donley.

fray." Then they "once more waited
with bated breath and throbbing
hearts." The Selinsgrovers were not
disappointed. Susquehanna won, 15-0.

(Continued Next Issue)

EIGHT

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

June, 1957

Sportsmanship Trophy

President G. Morris Smith is seen
above congratulating Stan Shilling '57,
for winning the Sportsmanship Trophy,
donated annually by the Men's Student
Council to outstanding players of S. U.'s
three main sports — baseball, basketball
and football. Losing several games by
one run. Coach Dick Hummel's ball
tossers this season wound up with a
hard luck 3-9 season. Most encourag-
ing was the performance of a number
of freshmen who should give the team
of 1958 at least a .500 per cent record.
Lost to the team through graduation
were Stan Shilling and Milan Kratzer.

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POSTMASTER— Please
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notify if undelivered

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Pfeiflfer Goes To Bucknell

Popular Ed PfeifEer '50, director of
S. U.'s inter-collegiate basketball pro-
gram since 1952. is lost to the Crusaders,
and next year will devote his coaching
energies to Bucknell's freshman team.

Always an ardent booster of S. U.,
Pfeiffer in his numerous contacts
throughout the state in business, sports
and education, never failed to get in a
good word for his Alma Mater. Be-
cause of these numerous contacts, he
was highly successful in bringing to
S. U. some of the best basketball play-
ers in recent years.

Playing a tough schedule against col-
leges offering athletic scholarships and
double S. U.'s size, Pfeiffer, after de-
voting his time to building up a team,
came through in 1956 with a 10-8 rec-
ord and last year wound up winning 11
against 8 losses.

At Bucknell, Pfeiffer will work with
head basketball coach, Ben Kribbs and
will carry a 14 game schedule.

According to S. U.'s Athletic Council,
no successor to Pfeiffer has been ap-
pointed.

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the Centennial Celebration, is now in the hands of the printer, and it is ex-
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NECROLOGY

MRS. WALTER C. ERDMAN (Mildred
Lyon '32) passed away on March 31.
Formerly of Snnbury, she had lived
with her husband at 4787 Tipton Rd.,
Harrisburg, Pa.

HAROLD W. FOLLMER 15 died sud-
denly at his home in Selinsgrove on
May 25. During his lifetime he had
been a pilot for the U. S. Flying Ser-
vice, a teacher and Superintendent of
Snyder County Schools, Superintend-
ent of the William G. Groce Silk Mill,
Selinsgrove, and an employee in the
Auditor General's Office, Harrisburg.
At the time of his death, he had been
serving as Director of the Bureau of
Rehabilitation and Education of the
Penna. Dept. of Public Instruction,
Williamsport.

GEORGE W. HOUCK '25 passed away
on Dec. 25, 1956. Before his retire-
ment, Mr. Houck had been District
principal of the Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Schools.

JEAN L. HUVER '47 died on April 22
in the Allentown, Pa. Hospital where
she had been a patient for three
weeks. She had been a teacher in
Allentown's Jefferson School and or-
ganist at Coplay's Evangelical and
Reformed Church.

THE REV. GEORGE H. SEILER 09

passed away on May 16 at his home
in Sunbur.v, Pa., where he had lived
since his retirement in 1954. He had
served in the Lutheran ministry for
30 years.

WALTER YOUNG '05 passed away on
April 4. In the September, 1955 is-
sue of the Quarterly, a brief descrip-
tion was given of Mr. Young's back-
ground in the movies and the theatre.
Before his retirement he had been
under contract with Warner Brothers,
Universal and Fox, playing in 19 pic-
tures.

Vol. XXVII

September, 1957

No. 1

Ulic ^tijlcS and the -^^e illHai^ (/Je Jjiffcicnt, (fJiit the Spirit is tlic Same

i i^'V

What is more exciting to alumni and students than the Friday night Pep Rally and Bonfire at Home-
coming! A tradition dating back as far as any alumnus can remember, the Bonfire still warms
the hearts of those who, on a cold fall night, have marched through town singing the
praises of Susquehanna. In this her Centennial year, alumni will again gather in the
glow of the Bonfire and, cheering as of old, will bring back for one brief moment
some of those memories of yesteryear.

TWO

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

September, 1957

THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY
Officers of the Association
DR. JOHN I. WOODRUFF, SS. Walnut St., Selinsgrove. Pa.
MR. RAYMOND P. CARMAN. "30. 802 Carl St.. York. Pa.
MR. LAWRENCE M. ISAACS. '43, 242 Flagstone Dr., Bethlehem, Pa
MRS. DONALD E. HOLLWAY. -28. E. Countr>- Club Rd.. R. D. #2

Red Lion. Pa.
MISS JANET ItOHRRACH, '46. 1021 Penn St., Sunbur>-, Pa.
MR. W. DAVID GROSS. '47. Hummels Wharf. Pa.
MR. EDWIN M. BRUNGART. '00. 400 Walnut St.. Selinssrove. Pa.
DR. GLENN L. MIISSER. '41, 1143 S. Pugh St., State College, Pa.
,. PAUL M. HAINES, '31. 44(il Van Buren St.. Univei-^iity Pk..
Hyattsville, Md.

Honorary President

President

Firat Vice-Preaident

Second Vice-President

Secretary

Treasurer

Statistician

Member-at-Large

MR.

Mcmher-at'Large

Alumni Representative on University Board of Trustees

MR. CLYDE R. SPITZNER. -il. c/o WIP. 35 S. '-'th St.. Philadelphia 7. Pa.

DISTRICT CLUB ORGANIZATIONS
ALTOONA
MR. RUSSELL BROWN 'IS, siio New St.. Roaring Spring. Pa

President
Secretary-Treasurer
Secretary-Treasurer

DR MII.L.\Rl) FISHEH oH. State Hosp., Hollidaysburg. Pa.
MRS. MELVIN CAREER '32

600 Oakmont PI.. Kiiaring Spring, Pa.

CALIFORNIA

MR. ROBERT TROUTMAN '26

1132 Esperanza St., San Bernardino. Calit.

CENTER-UNION

MR. RALPH BEAHM '30. Aaronsburg. Pa.

MR. PAUL REAMER '31, Laurclton. Pa.

MRS. SPENCER BOYER "50. Market St.. Mifflinlmrg. Pa.

HARRISBURG

MR. MARSH BOGAR '51, 4200 Ridge\iew Rd.. Hannsburg. Pa.
MR. BRUCE A. BELL '55. 145 S. Pitt St., Carlisle, Pa.
MRS. CLAYTON WHITMAN '44. 335 Pine St.. Steelton, Pa.

HAZLETON

MR. KARL YOUNG '41, 218 W. Fifth St.. Hazkton, Pa.
MR. JOHN SENKO '31, Sugarloaf. Pa.

JOHNSTOWN
THE KEV HAROLD L. ROWE '34. 618 Wood St., Johnstown, Pa.
MR PERCY B. DAVIS '26. 617 Coleman Ave.. Johnstown, Pa.
MRS GEORGE R. WALTER '40, 216 Dupont St.. Johnstown, Pa.
MR. ROBERT A. GABRENYA '40. 84 Asborne St., Johnstown, Pa.

LEHIGH VALLEY
MR. HAROLD KRAMER '48. 1154 E. Cedar St.. AllenlMwn. Pa.
MRS MARGARET MAGUIRE '33. Lanark Star Rt.. Allentown. Pa.
MRS. MIRIAM ZELL '42, 2223 Center St.. Bethlehem. Pa.
MR. WILLARD H SCHADEL '41, 301 Lnbb Ave.. Pen Argyl. Fa.

LEWISTOWN
MR HARRY THATCHER '41, 26 N. Main St.. Lewistown. Pa.
Mr! THEODORE CAMERON '28. R. D. ^2. Millerstown Pa.
MRS ALOYSIUS DERR '49, Maple Grove Rd.. Belleville. Pa.
MRS. CARVER McNITT '41, Bcedsville. Pa.

MT. CARMEL-SHAMOKIN
MR. S. JOHN PRICE '42, 1435 Market St., Ashland Pa.
MR. HOWARD J. WERTZ '30, 602 Cameron St.. Shamokin. fa.
NORTH NEW JERSEY

MR. '51 & MRS. '50 HERBERT HAINS.

232 E. Cedar St.. Livingston, N. J.
MR. JACOB SPANGLER '52. 10 Wetmore Ave.. Morristown. N. J.
MR. '52 & MRS. '50 ROBERT BOGDANFFY ,,,-,, '
26 Chestnut Dr., Paikanack Lake. N. J.

PHILADELPHIA

MR. KENNETH LENKER '52, 327 D §• Morris Ave Crunr, ^/-"^-Jf^^^J^^^Z:!-
MR. WM. PRITCHARD'5-2.DuttonM>llRd.,R.D. #2 Malvern. Pa. |^^^f ^^^.j.rc„s,,rer
MR. FRANKLIN FERTIG '44. 217 Madison Ave.. I robpect Pk.. Pa. aecreia u

PITTSBURGH

DR. REED SPEER '32. 29 Grandview Ave^. Crafton, Pa. Vice-Prc«dmt

II. ^g^£^T^H^sTE^T^El.'''3^; ^.^Jr^%^r^. Pa- SecreJ^rtTrcasurer

SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY
MR NEWTON KERSTETTER 'lii. 2V. Chestnut St.. Sunbury, Pa.
MISS B. MARY SHIPE '42, 1044 Mass.r St.. Sunbury. i a.

WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE
MR GEORGE F. DAVIS ■.12. :U23 Oliver St.. Washington 15. D. C.
MR. HOWARD LUKEHART "lU. IKif. Wak.n.Ui Dr.. Alexandna. V

WILKES-BARRE - SCRANTON
MR JOHN E. NOONAN -28. 7 Terrace St.. Wilkes-Barre. Pa.
MRS. CLAIRE BACKER '54. 160 Price St.. KinKston. Pa.

WILLIAMSPORT
MR PRESTON H. SMITH '38, ltl7 Ma.k.t St., Williamsport Pa.
MRS. GLEN RUSSELL '36. 812 Lincoln .\vc . Wilhamsport. Pa.

YORK-HANOVER
MR. H. VERNON FERSTER '36. 232 Ck-arview Rd.. Hanover. Pa. rresidcnt

THE REV KENNETH D. JAMES '33. 45 Hanover St.. Glen Rock. Pa. Vice-Premde»t
MRS. RICHARD REIFF '44. 319 York St.. Manchester. Pa. Secretary

MISS PATRICIA F. HEATHCOTE '52. 220 E. Cottage PI.. York. Pa. Treasurer

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Vice-President

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100th Academic Yej^r '
Convenes With 500

The 100th academic year opened Sep-
tember 18, when 170 new students reported
for a well-planned five-day program of
orientation. With capacity freshman
classes of the past few years, the total
student body of approximately 500 just
about ta.\es all the facilities at S. U.

As in other years, tlie fre.shman class
includes many excellent students referred
by alumni.

Dean Gait, in a message to the alumni
last year, pointed out the necessity of
early registration. He di.seussed the prob-
able increase in applications and expressed
the hope that all alumni would co-operate
by sending names of student prospects as
early as possible.

As of September 1. 23 applications had
been received for 1958. With this number,
there is an indication that students are now
more aware of the hazards of college ad-
missions, and are making early applica-
tion. Colleges are also aware of the fact
that students make application to two,
three and sometimes more colleges, and
frequently do not make final decision until
late in the summer.

In fairness to applicants and the person
making the referral, S. U. tentatively ac-
cepts the student as soon as application is
received (if requirements are met), and
will give the student a place on the fresh-
man list. In this way, a student whose
first choice is Susquehanna will be able to
clear up this matter of college admission
early in the year, and at the same time,
the Admissions Office will be better able
to process applications.

S. U. PROFS PRODUCTIVE

In the Susquehanna University Studies,
Vol. V, Number 3. three professors, well
known to the Alumni, record the lists of
their published writings. The list is an
impressive one and something of which
Susquehanna can be proud.

Dr. Russell W. Gilbert, professor of Ger-
man at Susquehanna for 26 years. Dr. Wil-
liam A. Russ, Jr., professor of history for
24 years, and Dr. Arthur H. Wilson, profes-
sor of English for 26 years reveal a list of
17 pages. Dr. Gilbert lists 4 poems. 7 books,
29 articles, and 7 book reviews. For Dr.
Wilson there are 3 works of fiction, 12
poems, 5 books, 28 articles and 14 book
reviews. Dr. Russ records 64 articles and
28 book reviews.

September, 1957

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

THREE

PRESIDENT SMITH'S MESSAGE

Greetings to all our alumni as we begin our 100th year!

During the year the Centennial Committee has made plans tor special days for
the several areas of our constituency. To one or more of these, as may prove
convenient for our alumni, we extend a most cordial invitation. The year's pro-
gram is listed below:

September 23 Opening Convocation for faculty and students. Address by
Rector Bela Lesko. Lutheran Theological Seminary. Buenos
Aires, Argentina.

September 27 Founder's Day. to honor pastors and laymen of Central Penn-
sylvania Synod. Speakers: Dr. Franklin C. Fry, Dr. Dwight F.
Putman and Dr. J. Frank Fife.

October 7 For townspeople and regional friends of the college — Historical

Society Day.

November 2 Centennial Homecoming for alumni.

1958

March 25 Convocation for educators and learned societies. Arthur H.

Compton. Washington University. St. Louis, Mo., Nobel Prize
Winner.

May 10 Dedication of new buildings, honoring women in education.

May 31 Centennial Commencement.

Looking forward to greeting you on November 2. I am

Faithfully yours.

Garman Urges Alums

To Attend Homecoming

Dear Alumni:

The officers of the Alumni Association
extend a personal invitation to you to
participate in the Centennial Homecoming
weekend.

The program starts at 7:00 P. M. Friday
evening with the crowning of the Home-
coming Queen in Seibert Hall. The stu-
dents are putting forth every effort to make
this a pleasant event for the alumni, and
it should be something to remember as the
starting gun in our Centennial year.

The Homecoming Committee, made up
of representatives of the student body, uni-
versity personnel and the alumni, is mak-
ing every effort to greet and entertain you.
Your presence will delight those on the
campus and demonstrate your true interest
and appreciation of their efforts.

We sincerely hope you will try to bring
the rest of your family with you. They are
welcome and are sure to enjoy our hos-
pitality. Be sure to register in the student
lounge upon arrival and check the week-
end events.

Bring your smiles and complaints. Let's
shake hands and have fun with the "old
gang"!

Faithfully yours.

President

«<*c*iS^'^<*S/Vi<*t<,|<(^

President General Alumni Association

S. U. GRABS EARN

COVETED DOCTORATE

Recent correspondence has been receiv-
ed in the Alumni Office from the National
Research Council listing Susquehanna's
graduates who have received Doctorates
during the period 1936-1956.

The Research Council has prepared this
list because the information will be of
such value to the academic world and to
those administrators responsible for policy
in higher education. It includes all doc-
torates based upon original research or
scholarship as well as the preparation of
a dissertation.

The Council is most anxious that the list
be accurate and has asked the Alumni
Office to carefully check it. Listed below
are Susquehanna graduates who have re-
ceived their doctorates during this period.
Any corrections should be reported to your
Alumni Office immediately so that noti-
fication may be sent to Washington.

There is a possibility this list is not com-
plete, and the Alumni Office would like to
have information about others who have
been awarded doctorates during the stated
period of 1936-1956.

Orris H. Aurand '21, Doctorate in Educ,

Col. Univ., 1950
John S. Bangson 'IS, Doctorate in Botany.

Penn State Univ., 1940
Harvey S. Bolan '25, Doctorate in Educ,

N.Y.U., 1943
Dorothy M. Bonawitz '20, Doctorate in

Liter.. Penn State Univ., 1936
Lee E. Boyer '26, Doctorate in Educ, Penn

State Univ., 1939
Robert A. Boyer '38, Doctorate in Physics,

Lehigh Univ., 1952
Charles E. ChafFee '27, Doctorate in Educ,

N. Y. U., 1939
Paul D. Coleman '40, Doctorate in Physics,

Mass. Institute of Tech., 1951
Russell J. Crouse '28, Doctorate in Political

Science, Temple Univ., 1954
Francis R. Geigle '33, Doctorate in Educ,

N. Y. U.. 1943
Ralph C. Geigle '35, Doctorate in Educ,

George Washington Univ., 1950
Horace G. Gelsel '31, Doctorate in Educ ,

Penn State Univ., 1943
Maurice R. Gor+ner '21, Doctorate in Re-
ligion and Theology. Temple Univ., 1938
John F. Hanna '35, Doctorate in Educ,

Penn State Univ., 1954
Park W. Huntington '17, Doctorate in Educ,

Univ. of Penna., 1950

Andrew V. Kozak '32, Doctorate in Educ,
Penn. State Univ., 1952

John R. Leach '47, Doctorate in Educ, Col.

Univ., 1953

Joseph C. McLain '24, Doctorate in Educ,
Col. Univ.. 1950

E. Dorothea Meyer '33, Doctorate in Educ,
N. Y. U., 1953

Harry W. Miller '14, Doctorate in Religion
and Tlieology, Temple Univ., 1943

Mary Weimer MofFitt '28, Doctorate in

Educ, Col. Univ., 1953
Glenn L. Musser '41, Doctorate in Physics,

Penn State Univ., 1951
Hazel E. Naugle '35, Doctorate in Educ,

N. Y. U., 1954
Paul M. Orso '40, Doctorate in Religion

and Theology, Boston Univ., 1949
Walter E. Reifsnyder '27, Doctorate in

Educ. Univ. of Pittsburgh, 1937
Helen O. Rogers '39, Doctorate in Music,

Indiana Univ.. 1955
Marvin W. Schlegel '28, Doctorate in His-
tory, Col. Univ., 1946
George F. Stover '27, Doctorate in Educ,

Col. Univ., 1942
Orie E. Sunday '06, Doctorate in Religion

and Theology, Temple Univ., 1941

FOUR

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

September, 1957

Centennial Alumni Fund Reaches $40,000.
200 in Century Club. Alumni Urged to
Send in Contributions Before Homecoming

Over $40,000 has been reported to date for Susquehanna's Centennial Fund.

Alumni President Raymond P. Garman. Sr. sends a reminder to mcMiibers of the
Association who have not yet sent in their contributions, suggesting that checks or
pledges be mailed to the campus before Homecoming. "This is the opportunity of a
life-time", said President Garman. "This is Susquehanna's finest hour and all loyal
aliunni should stand by her side."

Almost 600 alumni have responded as of
September 16. This represents approxi-
mately 23 per cent of the alumni and shows
one of the finest responses in any financial
appeal.

Still far below the response of many col-
leges which show 50 and 60 per cent of
their alumni responding, the officers of the
Association plan to put forth special effort
right through to the end of the year to
further raise this percentage.

President Garman has said "I don't
want the alumni to feel that I am pushing
too much for contributions to our Centen-
nial Fund, but our job would be made
much easier if alumni would voluntarily
send in their contributions rather than
wait for a reminder from me or the Alumni
Office."

Many alumni have pledged certain
amounts to be paid over the period ex-
tending to the end of the Centennial aca-
demic year. This provides for deductions
for two income tax years.

The Century Club, made up of alumni
who have contributed $100 or more, now
has a membership of 199.

Listed below aie those who have con-
tributed since the last issue:

ADDITIONS TO

CENTURY CLUB

H. Clay Bergstresser
Carol Reidler Bottiger
Harold E. Ditzler
Laura L. Gemberling
Lawrence M. and
Louise Kresge Isaacs
Calvin J. Naugle
William 0. Roberts
Howard H. Solomon

ALUMNI ENDOW TWO

NEW SCHOLARSHIPS

President G. Morris Smith recently an-
nounced that Dr. H. Clay Bergstresser '17
and Carol Reidler Bottiger '53 had made
gifts to the university in the form of en-
dowed scholarships.

Always a welcome gift, a new scholar-
ship points up the interest of alumni in the
human side of Susquehanna's program.
E\en in an era of high economy, recent
studies have shown that many well-quali-
fied students never get to college because
of insufficient funds. Susquehanna fre-
quently loses good students in competition
with other colleges because of the limited
number of scholarships.

Dr. Bergstresser is pastor of Trinity
Lutheran Church, Hazleton. where Mrs,
Bottiger's husband "Larry" '53 is Assist-
ant Pastor.

Don't Forget

omecomina

November 1-2, 1957

1917 —

H. Clay Bergstresser
1919 —

Mary Woodruff Martin

1927 —

Martha Ertel Schumacher

1928 —

Harold E. Ditzlcr
Laura L. Gcmbernng

1929 —

William O. Roberts

1930 —

Miller R. Gerhardt

1931 —

Sara Haines Zimmerman
1934 —

Calvin J. Naugle
1943 —

Lawrence M. Isaacs
1945 —

Louise KrePKe Isaacs
1947 —

Howard H. Solomon
1949 —

Richard L. Wilson
1968 —

Carol Reidler Bottiger

FRIENDS

Mrs. James P. Kessler
Lawrie & Green
Maryland Synod of the
V. L. C. A.

Alumni Grand Total $41,440.70

New students, Harriet Gearhart of Sunbury and Virginia Letson of Metuchen, N. .J.,
enjoy Dr. Smith's interest in their Freshman beanies.

September, 1957

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

FIVE

Seven New Members
Join S. U. Staff

Donald Fisher '51 in Business Ad-
ministration; Kleinsorji Resigns

Mr. W. Donald Fisher '51 joined S. U.'s
faculty this fall as a part-time lecturer in
Business Administration.

Known to many alumni, Mr. Fisher re-
ceived his M.B.A. from N. Y. U. after
graduating from S. U., and later completed
requirements for his C.P.A. A year ago
he set up offices in Selinsgrove and has
been conducting a successful business in
public accounting.

Many alumni will regret to learn of the
resignation of Mr. Axel Kleinsorg, who for
ten years has been an instructor in the
English Department. His dramatic pro-
ductions are well-known to alumni because
of the numerous plays presented on the
campus during alumni reunions. Mr.
Kleinsorg is now teaching English and di-
recting dramatics in the Bensalem High
School, Cornwells Heights, Pa.

Mr. James J. Peterson of Newton, N. J.
has taken over Mr. Kleinsorg's responsi-
bilities. He is a graduate of Bradley Uni-
versity and holds an M.A. degree from the
University of Penna.

Dr. Kenneth F. Mailloux, whose home is
in Allston, Mass., has been added to the
History Department. He did his under-
graduate work at Amherst and the Uni-
versity of Mass., and holds his M.A. and
Ph.D. degrees from Boston U.

Miss Edra Riley joins the administra-
tion staff as Assistant Registrar. Miss
Riley's home is in Martinsburg, W. Va.,
and she is a graduate of Shepherd College,
W. Va., where for three years she served
her Alma Mater as secretary and Assistant
Registrar.

Mr. William H. Betz will teach the basic
course in Investments as a part-time lec-
turer. He has been an investment broker
in Sunbury for many years and has stud-
ied with the American Institute of Banking
and the Institute of Finance.

Mr. Irvin Graybill, Jr., another part-time
lecturer, will teach Business Law. He is
a graduate of Bucknell and Harvard Law
School and is District Attorney for Snyder
County.

Mr. Ray D. Taylor of Milton will teach
Engineering Drawing and Descriptive
Geometry in Susquehanna's Pre-Engineer-
ing course. He has his Bachelor's and
Master's degrees from Penn. State U.

All new staff members were welcomed
by President and Mrs. Smith at a dinner
given in the Hotel Edison on Sept. 17.

CENTENNIAL USHERED IN BY SPECIAL

CONVOCATION AND FOUNDER'S DAY PROGRAM

Susquelianna's Centennial year opened on Monday, September 23 with a special Cen-
tennial Convocation at which the Rev. Bela Lesko, Rector of the new Lutheran Theologi-
cal Seminary at Buenos Aires, Argentina, delivered the address and received an hon-
orary degree of Doctor of Divinity.

The second important event of the year occurred on September 27 when Dr. Franklin
Clark Fry, President of the U. L. C. A., gave the Founder's Day address before a large
audience in Seibert Hall.

The special convocation and the Foun-
der's Day program were the first of seven
special events for the Centennial year.

Rector Lesko, brilliant young theologian
born in Budapest, came to Susquehanna on
his way back to Argentina from the third
Lutheran World Federation meeting in
Minneapolis. After graduating from the
University of Sopron with high honors, he
did graduate work in theology at the Uni-
versity of Lund, Sweden, and because of
his distinguished record, he was invited
to take up Christian work among the Hun-
garians in Argentina. This work grew
into proportions of such large significance,
that in 1954, the Lutheran World Federa-
tion decided to build in Argentina a new
Theological Seminary, and called Pastor
Lesko to be its first head.

The festivities for Founder's Day on
September 27 began with a luncheon in
Horton Dining Hall, when faculty and stu-
dents were hosts lo pastors and laymen of
the Central Pennsylvania Synod, which has
always been so helpful in advancing the
program at Susquehanna.

After the luncheon, brief addresses were
given by President D wight F. Putman
of the Central Penna. Synod, and President

J. Frank Fife of the Maryland Synod. Dr.
Benjamin Kurtz, founder of Missionary In-
stitute which was the precursor of Sus-
quehanna University, was a member of the
Maryland Synod.

The main service of the day was held in
the college chapel at two o'clock when Dr.
Fry gave his address. Dr. Fry came to
Susquehanna soon after his election to the
Lutheran World Federation as its new
president. One of America's foremost
protestant churclimen, he also holds a key
office in the World Council of Churches,
being chairman of its Central Committee.

$65,000 FROM FORD GRANT

Dr. Smith m June received $65,000 from
the Ford Foundation, which was the sec-
ond installment of a gift to Susquehanna
of $125,000, the income of which for the
next ten years is to be used for faculty
salaries. The first $60,000 was received
in July, 1956.

The Foundation stated in its letter ac-
companying the first gift that after ten
years the University might use the gift for
any purpose it deemed wise.

THE IDEAL UNIVERSITY-ALUMNUS
RELATIONSHIP

The ultimate continuing strength of a university rests with its
alumni. Their association is ended only with death, and even, then new
generations of alumni provide the continuity thai perpetuates a univer-
sity. Its officers come and go, its faculties change, its programs are
modified, and its buildings are replaced, but its alumni maintain a life-
long relationship to their university. They are keepers of the tradition,
preferred stockholders of the enterprise, the mark of its accomplishment.

From the time he is selected as an undergradtiate, the alumnus is
irrevocably associated xvith and attached to his university. If his uni-
versity gains renouni, some rubs off on him. It he attains prominence
and success, his university basks in the reflected glory. He of all people
has the greatest stake iii his university. He follows its progress with
pride; he serves as an unofficial ambassador to the community ; he con-
tributes in many ivays to its leadership.

A university has a responsibility to its alumni, and they to it.
If an. alumnus maintains an intimate association xvith his institution
a)id an intimate knoivledge of its goals and problems, the chances are
great that he wll give it his assistance in time, effort and money. In turn,
the university is the keeper of a trust for him. It must never give him
real cause to regret that it is his university. This is the ideal university-
alumnus relationship. Both the university and the alumnus should strive
to reach it and keep it.

— From an article by Henry T. Heald,
foi-mer President, New York University

SIX

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

September, 1957

MEET THE BRIDE AND GROOM -

GEORGE H. BANTLEY '41 and Helen M.
Burger were married on Aug. 29 in St.
Basil's Church, Pittsburgh, where the
couple now reside at 1741 Parkline Dr.,
Apt. 4. Pittsburgh 27.

WILLIAM F. BASTIAN '54 was married to
Constance E. Wirt Sept. 5 in Sunbury.
Pa., where they reside at 247 Ridge Ave.
Bill is teaching in Lewisburg High School,
and studying for his Master's Degree at
Penn. State U.

ERMA M. BONAWITZ 49 was united in
marriage to the Rev. John M. Warnes
on Aug. 17 in the Redeemer Lutheran
Church, Lancaster. Pa., of which the
Rev. HERBERT G. HOHMAN 32 is
pastor.

DAVIS L. CLARK x'54 was married June
20 to Lardina A. Caverly in Bath, Me.
Now serving with the U. S. Navy, Davis
is a graduate of the U. S. Naval Acad-
emy. Annapolis, Md. and holds the rank
of Lieut. <jg).

NAOMI E. DAY '47 and Major Frederick
Stetson Wood. U. S. Marine Corps, were
united in marriage on June 22 in the
Fort Myer Chapel, Arlington, Va. Mrs.
Wood was employed in Washington. D. C.
prior to her marriage. The couple now
reside in Waverly. Mass., where Major
Wood is Assistant Professor of Naval
Science at Tufts University.

POLLY A. FISHER x'.55 was united in
marriage to Vaughn L. Artley in St.
Paul's Lutheran Church, Middlecreek
Dam, Pa. on Sept. 14. The Rev. Ben-
jamin Lotz. Assistant Professor of Re-
ligion and Philosophy at S, U., perform-
ed the double-ring ceremony. Polly and
her husband are employed as laboratory
technicians at the Sunbury Community
Hospital.

FREDERICK R, FROST '56 and Alice
Louise Valsing were married on Sept. 14
in Trinity Lutheran Church, Selinsgrove.
"Fritz" is employed by the New York
Life In.surance Co.. Harrisburg, where
the couple reside at 1038 Rolleston St.
Dr. Percy M. Linebaugh. Director of the
Conservatory of Music at S. U.. played
the organ. DONALD E. ROOK '56 was
one of the ushers.

PATRICIA GALLOWAY x'56 and LARRY
G. ROMIG '57 were married on July 28
in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Leman-
ters. Pa, The Rev. REIDE BINGAMAN
'23 performed the ceremony. Larry is
on the teaching staff of Millerstown H.
S., and Pat, since graduating from the
Johns Hopkins Univ. School of Nursing,
has been employed as a nurse in the
Sunbury Community Hospital. They re-
side at 12 N, High St., Selinsgrove.

JANET A. GERNER 56 and JOHN D.
YEICH '56 were united in marriage on
Aug. 10 in St. James' Lutheran Church,
Chalfont, Pa. The ceremony was per-
formed by John's father, the Rev. Ver-
non B. "i'eich. They are residing in Get-
tysburg, where John is attending Gettys-
burg Seminary. Janet is teaching in
Taneytown. Md. Members of the wed-
ding party were WILLIAM K. DONEY
'56 and DAVID E. FETTER '56.

ELIZABETH JOYCE HANCOCK x-.59 and
Joseph C. Stauller were united in mar-
riage Sept. 9 in St. Paul's Lutheran
Church, Spring Grove, Pa. They reside
at 32 S. Main St., Spring Grove, where
Joyce is employed by the P. H. Glat-
felter Co. and her husband by the U. S.
Postal Department.

EDWARD P. KOPF '53 was united in mar-
riage to Claire Estelle Meyers on July 1
in the Chapel of the National Broadcast-
ing Co., New York, N. Y. They reside
in Bloomfield, N, J.

NANCY L. MAREK '57 and LEROY B.
WOLFE, JR. '57 were married June 16.
The couple reside at 528 W. 56th St.,
Ashtabula, Ohio, where Leroy is in the
Management Training Program of J. C.
Penney Co. Nancy is teaching commer-
cial subjects in the Jefferson, Ohio, H. S.
Members of the wedding party were:
Nancy's brother, GARDINER '51. PETER
M, NUNN '.57 and two S. U. seniors. Bill
Aspray and Bob Bartels.

JANIS E, QUIGLEY x'58 and GEORGE F.
SCHLUCHTERER 57 were united in
marriage June 15 in St. John's Lutheran
Church, Boyertown, Pa. George is a
Jr. Accountant for Lybrand, Ross Bros.
& Montgomery in Phila. Members of the
wedding party were: PETER M. NUNN
'57, MILAN J, KRATZER '57 and Gail
Woolbert. James White, Gordon Thomp-
son. Wade Hoffman and James Maurer,
all students at S. U.

GAIL M, MULLER x'59 and FRANK L.
ROMANO '57 were united in marriage
June 15 in Community Methodist Church,
Roselle Park, .N. J. Frank is a teacher-
coach at Otto Township H. S., Duke Cen-
ter, Pa. They reside on School St., Rix-
ford. Pa.

MARY L. ROSENDALE x'57 was married
June 29 to Christ J. Bucolo in Olivet
Presbyterian Church, Reading, Pa. Mary
is a Laboratory Technician at Reading
Hospital, and her husband is a teacher
in the Governor Mifflin Jt. School Sys-
tem. They reside at 422 Walnut Street,
Reading.

CHARLOTTE J. SANDT '56 and KENNETH
F. ERDLEY, JR. '55 were married May
25 in Temple Lutheran Church, Brook-
line, Pa. with the Rev. ROBERT F.
FISHER '40 officiating at the double-ring
ceremony. Ken, recently discharged from
the Navy, is now a teacher-coach at
Woodbury, N. J. High School. They re-
side at Evergreen and Hunter Sts., Wood-
bury. Members of the wedding party
were: MR. '55 and MRS. (CLAIRE ROS-
ENGARTEN x'56i WALTER C. ALBERT,
JR., NANCY J. McCULLOUGH '56.
JAMES G, SHOWALTER .55 and LARRY
R. BINGAMAN ;».

JOHN H. SCHRAEDER '54 was united in
marriage on Aug. 24 to Janet H. Fickner
of West Hazleton. Pa. They reside in
Woodbridge. N. J. where John is teach-
ing music in the high .school.

RUTH E. SCOTT '55 and PETER M.
NUNN '57 were united in marriage on
June 22. Pete is a junior auditor for
Lybrand. Ross Bros, and Montgomery
in Philadelphia. The couple reside at
1207 Riverside Dr., Wilmington 3. Del.

FREDERICK L. SHILLING '55 was mar-
ried to Marlene M. Sterner on June 16
in St. Bartholomew's Lutheran Church,
Hanover, Pa. with the groom's father,
the Rev. RUSSELL T. SHILLING '29,
officiating the double-ring ceremony,
Fred is a senior at Gettysburg Seminary
this year. Members of the wedding par-
ty were: CHARLES W. COATES '55,
STANLEY R. SHILLING '57. brother of
the groom and sister of the groom, Bar-
bara Shilling, who is a student at S. U.

STANLEY R. SHILLING '57 was united in
marriage on Aug. 2 to Shirley M. Werner
in St. Bartholomew's Lutheran Church,
Hanover, Pa. The groom's father, the
Rev. RUSSELL T. SHILLING '29 per-
formed the double-ring ceremony. Stan
is employed by the W. T. Grant & Co.,
York, and he and his wife reside at 126
York St., Hanover. Members of the
wedding party were: FREDERICK L.
SHILLING '.55. brother of the groom,
JACK BISHOP '57 and Barbara Shilling,
student at S. U.

GLENN E. SMITH '56 and Elaine M. New-
man, Selinsgrove. were united in mar-
riage June 16 in Ebenezer Evangelical
United Brethren Church. Glenn is in his
second year at Temple Univ. School of
Medicine in Phila., where the couple
reside.

JANET L. SNYDER x'.59 was united in
marriage to Harold F. Ness Sept. 7.
The couple reside in Etters, Pa. Janet
is a secretary for U. S. Steel Homes in
Harrisburg.

(Continued on Page Twelve)

September, 1957

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEVEN

THE CRUSADERS OF 1957

H
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PYont Row (1. to r.) — Joe Osinchak, Jack Anthony. Clamers Bartlow. Bob Lewis, Co-capt. Walt Benham,
Co-capt. Dick Purnell. Ralph Ferraro, Jim Keiscr, Dan Marvin and Ray Richie.

Middle Row— Gerald Sullivan, Richard Derrick, James McGrath, Dixon Cuff, Ted Schilling, Gerald Bernstein,
James Miller. Lee Conrad and Carl Shoemaker.

Standing— Asst. Coach Bob Pitlello. Ken James (manager). Neil Rebuck. Ronald Concavage. George Swann,
George Moore. Don Cave, Fritz Fichtner. Edward Jones. Allen Nace. Glenn Bowman, Ronald Kahn,
Frank Procopio and Head Coach Henry J. "Whitey" Keil.

KEIL AND PITTELLO

HAVE SQUAD OF 31

Football coaches, Henry J. "Whitey"
Keil, '39 and Bob Pittello, '51 have been
working hard since September 9 for the
opening game with Ursinus on October 5.
With 15 lettermen returning and 16 prom-
ising candidates, the coaches are hopeful
for an even better season than last year's
4-3 record.

Heading the list of returning lettermen
are co-captains Dick Purnell of Ashland
and Walt Benham of Philadelphia. Two
upperclassmen ha\'e returned who were
missing from last year's squad because of
injuries, Carl Shoemaker of Ashland and
Fritz Fichtner of Reading.

In commenting on this year's prospects.
Coach Keil said, "We are very happy to
have for the first time since I have taken
over, a good bench. We also think we
now have an improved line. However, we
have only one returning end and one of
our problems will be to select a starter
from four freshman prospects."

Through the columns of the "Alumnus"
Coach Keil wants to express his appreci-
ation to alumni who have referred football
players to the campus this year. He said,

"One of the encouraging things about serv-
ing my Alma Mater is the whole-hearted
support given by the Alumni. Keep them
coming."

M
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1957 FOOTBALL
- SCHEDULE -

October:

5— Ursinus College A

12— Swarthmore College (Parents' Day) H

19— Dickinson College A

26— Grove City College H

November:

2— Bridgewater College (Homecoming) H
9— Wagner College H

16— Haverford College A

Nov. 1-2

Basketball

1957 - 1958

Dec. 6— Hartwick College A

Dec. 7— Hamilton College A

Dec. 14— Ursinus College A

Jan. 9— National Aggies A

Jan. 11— Dickinson College H

Jan. 13 — Scranton University H

Jan. 17— Juniata College A

Jan. 18— Western Maryland H

Jan. 31— Rider College A

Feb. 1— Upsala College A

Feb. 3 — Lebanon Valley A

Feb. 6— Franklin & Marshall H

Feb. 8— Washington College A

Feb. 10— Wilkes CoUege H

Feb. 12— Lycoming CoUege H

Feb. 22— Drexel Tech A

Feb. 28— Upsala College H

Mar. 1— Rutgers, So. Jersey H

EIGHT

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

September, 1957

Excited Spectators Frequently Interrupt
Early Football at S. U. 1st Student Pep
Rally 1899. Coeds 1st Sponsor Team Banquet

by WILLIAM S. CLARK '48

Editor's Note: The following is the thii-d and last chapter of the story of early foot-
ball at S. U.. printed here with the permission of the editors of the Susquehanna Studies.
In two previous chapters, the writer told of the early support of the faculty and the
enthusiasm of the student body.

One of the greatest rivalries was the
one with the Bloomsburg State Normal
School of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.
Everytime these two colleges met on
the gridiron the game ended in argu-
ments. In 1893, when Missionary In-
stitute defeated Bloomsburg 18-10, a
Selinsgrove spectator said: "They took
their defeat very badly and spoke in
very strong language against our team
and town." In 1896, when Susquehan-
na's team travelled to Bloomsburg and
was defeated, 22-0, it was said that
Susquehanna "faced a crowd of would
be exponents of the game, who . . .
aided by their peculiar tactics unknown
to the true art of the game, secured sev-
eral touch-downs and won the game.
In this contest our boys stood up before
professional players, sluggers and non-
descript pugilists. It did not take a
close observer to see the ominous swing
of a right land on the jaw of a prostrate
wearer of the maroon and orange." The
Bloomsburg men refused a return game
in Selinsgrove, for they were ill-at-ease
about what might happen to them if
they ventured into hostile territory.
They "feared the multitude of Selins-
grove on-lookers." This attitude caused
extreme irritation at Susquehanna. The
college paper cried: "Bloomsburg Nor-
mal can no longer hope to preserve ath-
letic relations with us. It is the unani-
mous verdict of the University that we
permit them to go by unnoticed and
forgotten." The teams did not face each
other again until 1901.

Franklin and Marshall College at
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, usually proved
to be a strong opponent. Evidently of-
ficials in the 1890's were subject to se-
vere criticism just as they are today.
In the game played in November, 1898,
there were "disputes on the part of both
teams." The referee was accused of
favoritism. According to a Susquehan-
na spectator, the referee "gave F. & M.
everything . . . The game was almost
all kicking (of both kinds)." Another
observer of the game said that "al-
though we were defeated 6-0 our boys
learned the lesson that it is impossible
to defeat eleven men and the official."

The largest college played by the
Susquehanna eleven up to that time
was The Pennsylvania State College
(now University) in October, 1898. Be-
fore the members of the team travelled
to State College for the game, there was
some question on their part concerning
how they would be treated. The Penn
State eleven was a strong one and had
consistently defeated formidable teams.
The boys from Selinsgrove knew that
the Nittany Lions had beaten the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania, the University
of Pittsburgh, and the Carlisle Indian
School, and had tied the United States
Naval Academy. The maroon and or-
ange approached the game with some
misgivings. When, finally, they limped
oft Beaver Field, they were the victims
of a stinging 45-6 defeat. Obviously
Penn State was much the stronger team
and had treated the match with Sus-
quehanna as "a good practice game."
Consolation for Susquehanna, however,
rested in Captain Morris' sixty yard
run, on a trick play, for a touchdown.

The biggest victory for Susquehanna
was the overwhelming conquest of the
Muncy Athletic Club of Muncy, Penn-
sylvania, in November, 1897, by the
score of 96-0. It was reported that "one
touchdown was made in one-half min-
ute, and a few in one and one-half min-
utes. The game was replete with long
runs."

Generally speaking, Susquehanna suc-
ceeded in drawing fair-sized crowds to
the home games. The crowds were
noisy and mobile. On a number of oc-
casions they interrupted team play by
running on the field and shouting so
loudly that they drowned out the sig-
nals of the team captain. Many who
attended knew little or nothing about
the game, but having caught the fever
that was sweeping the nation, came to
the games to satisfy their curiosity. It
was not surprising that many were ig-
norant of the game because the game
was new and its rules changed rapidly.
Even a large number of the students
who reported for practice had never
played before. "To the average un-

initiated spectator, a game of footbaU
[looked] like the veriest hurly-burly of
chance and main strength."

A great number of books and articles,
however, appeared on the subject and
these were widely read. The literature
of football rapidly became quite exten-
sive. Of particular interest was the
work of the great pioneer of the game,
Walter Camp of Yale. Changes and de-
velopments in the game itself made it
more intelligible and exciting. The in-
troduction of improved signal systems
(from odd and meaningless garbled
phrases to numbers and letters), the in-
creased use of and mastery of inter-
ference, the changes in the point values
of the touchdown and field goal, and the
creation of new playing formations such
as "guards back," all aided in making
the game better for player and spec-
tator alike.

The "guards back" formation was in-
troduced by Coach Woodruff of the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania in 1895, al-
though Amos Alonzo Stagg had used
the same formation with tackles at an
earlier date. The "guards back" for-
mation consisted of pulling two guards
out of the line either to carry the ball
or to run interference. The formation
became a strong ground gainer for
teams that knew how to use it effec-
tively. Susquehanna employed this for-
mation successfully on occasion and
scored a touchdown with it against the
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Y. M. C. A.
team in 1897. Several of Susquehanna's
opponents, including Franklin and
Marshall College, used the formation.

The status of football was greatly im-
proved at Susquehanna when provision
was made for a professionally trained
coach. As the science and art of foot-
ball developed, the services of a regular
coach became a necessity. It was not
long before the students of the univer-
sity petitioned the Board of Directors to
secure someone "good in athletics" for
this purpose. The first man to fill the
position was E. P. (Ted) Gilchrist, a
graduate of Bucknell University, who
came to Susquehanna in 1897. He was
followed in 1898 by C. Oscar Ford. The
regular coach brought experience and
knowledge of the game with him, but
more important, he brought the insti-
tution of the training table and all that
it could mean. Said Amos Alonzo Stagg
at the time, "the young collegian of to-
day, who . . . obtains a seat at the
'training table' is an object of envy. . . .
The training table diet of today is al-
most sumptuous, and few men in col-
lege enjoy better living than the mem-
bers of the University athletic organ-
izations."

September, 1957

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

NINE

Another improvement in football at
Susquehanna was made in 1899 when
the Directors (having changed their at-
titude of 1893) purchased six acres of
ground, adjoining the campus, for the
purpose of constructing an athletic field.
Work on the new field was begun im-
mediately and "the boys first broke
ground by the removal of a very promi-
nent cherry tree." Soon this field be-
came the scene of exciting games and
noisy crowds.

By 1898 the tradition of a team ban-
quet at the end of the season came into
being. These gala affairs were gener-
ally sponsored by the "coeds." The
banquet rooms were profusely deco-
rated and featured "dark red chrysan-
themums, tied with a small bow of
maroon and orange." One contempor-
ary stated: "The bumps and bruises that
had fallen to the lot of each man were
all forgotten at this time, when the
subject immediately present required
all the attention possible."

By 1899, football at Susquehanna was
an established school activity. A great
deal of development had taken place
since the chilly Saturday night in No-
vember, 1890, when Hare, Smith, and
Michael returned to the campus after
viewing their first game at Lewisburg.
The administration vigorously opposed
professionalism as "one of the great
menaces to the purity" of the game.
But in order to attract students and to
make the name of the university wor-
th}' in athletic circles, much was done
to promote the game on an amateur
basis.

At the beginning of the academic year
in September, 1899, the students held a
mass pep meeting at which members of
the football team "gave utterance to the
benefits derived from playing football."
Much was made of the fact that the
team was now "a pure college team,
composed of bona-fide students." Ex-
citement ran to a high pitch. "At this
time," stated the student newspaper,
"there is burning in the heart of nearly
every college man the fire of football
enthusiasm. Each team is watched with
eager hearts, and the common question
is 'Will we win?' Very few think of
anything else." At the turn of the cen-
tury, football had become a consuming
passion both for players and spectators.
In some instances it came to represent
a symbol. To many of the students at
Susquehanna University the world in
which they moved had become
a mighty gridiron . . .

With the goals standing far apart.

The End

CENTENNIAL HOMECOMING

Friday and Saturday. November 1-2, 1957
Friday Evening, November 1, 19S7

7:00 P. M. Pageant of Centennial Homecoming Queen— Seibert Hall.

8:00 P. M. Torch-light parade, Bon Fire and Pep Rally.

9:30 P. M. Party for Alumni and Students in Student Lounge.

Saturday, November 2, 1957

9:00 A. M. Traditional Frosh-Soph Football Game.

10:30 A. M. Alumni Council Meeting, Room #103, Bogar Hall.

NOON Buffet luncheons at Phi Mu Delta, Lambda Chi Alpha and Theta Chi.

Snack Bar in G. A. will be open for alumni desiring to lunch there.

1:00 P. M. Pre-game Activities.

1:30 P. M. Football Game — Crusaders vs. Bridgewater College.

.After Game Coffee Hour in Seibert Social Rooms.

9:00 P. M. Homecoming Dance.

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER IN G.

A. LOUNGE

NOTE

The above schedule is not complete. The Homecoming Committee, made up
of students and faculty, will meet with President Raymond P. Garman '30 and
Robert Bastress '39 to complete plans for November 1-2.

The Alumni will be notified of additional activities approved by the Committee.

Junior Co-eds

BINGAMAN— Lawrie Elizabeth was born
on June 25 to Mr. '55 and Mrs. (Carlene
Lamade '55) Larry R. Bingaman. The
Bingamans reside in Camden, N. J.

BOTTIGER — Catherine Ruth arrived at
the home of the Rev. '53 and Mrs. (Carol
Reidler '53) Ernest L. Bottiger on Aug. 5.
The Bottigers make their home in Hazle-
ton. Pa.

CHASE— Ann Louise was born to Mr. and
Mrs. (Elizabeth Burnham '53) Barclay
Downing Chase on July 28. Her new
home is in New Milford, Conn.

CLUGSTON— Cindy Lee was born on Sept.
2 to Mr. '57 and Mrs. Paul J. Clugston,
Jr. in Huntsville. Ala. where the Clug-
stons reside.

FENSTERMACHER — Diane Marie was
born on April 23 in Sunbury to Mr. '52
and Mrs. Gene L. Fenstermacher. Diane
is their first child.

HENDRICKS — a son. Palmer, was born on
June 21 to Mr. '57 and Mrs. John S.
Hendricks of 101 Third St., Hanover, Pa.

KL E I NTOP— Michael Charles was born to
Mr. '57 and Mrs. (Mary Ann Bingaman
'551 Earl F. Kleintop on June 29. The
Kleintops reside in Indianapolis, Indiana.

OLSON— David Lee put in his appearance
on Sept. 9 at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
(Miriam Vogler '52) Leroy C. Olson, at
Oak Ridge, Tenn.

ROGERS — Sharon Louise made her ap-
pearance on June 18 at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. (Annabelle Thomas '55) James

C. Rogers, Jr. of 403 N. Spring St., Bel-
lefonte, Pa.

SCHRAAAAA — Virginia Jean was born Sept.
1 to Mr. '46 and Mrs. (Jean Wheat '46)
Raymond R. Schramm. They reside in
Cedar Grove, N. J.

STAMFEL— Richard Arthur arrived on the
scene March 19. His proud parents are
Mr. '54 and Mrs. A. Clifford Stamfel of
43 E. Pettibone St., Forty Fort, Pa.

WINEY— a daughter was born Sept. 1 to
Mr. '55 and Mrs. Carl Winey. Carl is
now a member of the faculty of Middle-
burg Joint High School.

YOUNG— John Richard was born May 31
to Mr. '54 and Mrs. Richard M. Young,
Northumberland. John has an older sis-
ter, Laurie Ann.

ALUMNI CLUB ATTENDS
PLAY

The Harrisburg and York-Hanover Dis-
trict Alumni Clubs sponsored an Allenberry
Playhouse production "Marriage on Ap-
proval" September 9. The project was a
great success with approximately 400 in
attendance. Many wlio had purchased
tickets were kept away because of bad
weather. The proceeds were divided be-
tween the two clubs to add to their schol-
arship funds.

The York-Hanover Club also, on Augu.st
15, held a successful family picnic at the
Hametown Church Grove, with 65 persons
attending. In charge of planning was the
Rev. Kenneth D. James.

TEN

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

September, 1957

— Susquehannans On Parade —

if\t\ Dr. Merlo K. W. Heicher is the
y^ author of a new book entitled
Heicher's Filing System, published by the
Baker Book House. Grand Rapids, Mich.
Dr. Heicher resides in Claremont, Calif.,
where he retired in 1953 after a very active
career of teaching and preaching. He is
the author of two other books. Living on
Tiptoe and Meditations for Days and Sea-
sons, and is editor of The Minister's Man-
ual.

i-l O Dr. J. Paul Harman, who has com-
1 pleted a quai ter-ccntury as Pastor
of Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Greensburg, Pa., was honored at a special
service in early Sept. with approximately
400 persons attending. Prior to his minis-
try at Greensburg, he served the Salem,
Ohio Trinity L. C. .

i-tn Dr. Park W. Huntington was elected
\ I Department Commander of the
Dept. of Delaware, American Legion, at
the -Sgth Annual Convention of the organ-
ization in July. Dr. Huntington has served
as Department Chaplain, as Deputy First
Vice Commander and as National Chap-
plain of the American Legion. Retired
from the ministry, he conducts devotional
and religious services over radio stations
in Wilmington, Del.

yt\t\ The Rev. John J. Weikel, Pastor of
£tLt 'he New Berlin Lutheran Church
for the past 11 years, has accepted a call
to serve the Stone Valley charge of the
Lutheran Church in the Dalmatia, Pa.
area. He assumed his new duties Sept. 1.

>rt J The Rev. Andrew H. Beahm of the
^ij Sixth Armored Cavalry Division has
recently returned from Germany after hav-
ing served there for the past three years.
At present he is stationed at Fort Knox, Ky.

>rt^ John F. Lewis, Professor of Botany
£t I lit the California, Pa. State Teach-
ers College, was one of three Penna. edu-
cators who recently received national rec-
ognition for his efforts in conservation edu-
cation in the Commonwealth. The award
of merit was given to Professor Lewis "for
his outstanding contribution to conserva-
tion education in Penna."

'30

Mrs. Glenn E. Fisher (Dorothy
Heiser) is now a member of the

staff of the Duncannon, Pa. elementary

school.

'36

Mrs. Glen W. Russell (Mary Lan-

don) recently received her Master's
Degree in Music from Penn. State U.
Leonard A. Najaka recently received his
Master's Degree in Educational Adminis-
tration from Penn. State U.

'44

>«jn Dr. Robert A. Boyer, head of the
jO Muhlenberg College Physics Dept.,
participated in tlie summer faculty pro-
gram of Boeing Airplane Co., Seattle,
Wash. He took part in the research pro-
gram dealing with the development of the
nuclear warhead to be used in guided
missiles. Dr. Orville M. Fitzgerald, psy-
chiatrist with a private practice in Selins-
grove, was awarded a Fellowship by the
American P.sychiatric As.sociation.

'00 •'*^" ^' Beamenderfer, Instructor
jj/ in Business Education at S. U., this
summer made a tour of many European
countries. She visited Spain, Portugal,
Italy, Austria. Switzerland, Germany. Bel-
gium and France.

> J A The Rev. J. Leon Haines on Oct. 1
'jy took over duties of the office of Di-
rector of Stewardship. Evangelism and
Missions for the Ev. Lutheran Synod of
Md. He was formerly Pastor of Augsburg
Lutheran Church, Balitmore.

The Rev. George M. Bass this June
received the degree of Doctor of
Sacred Theology from Temple Univ., Phila.
He is now Associate Professor of Preach-
ing and Practical Theology at Northwest-
ern Lutheran Theological Seminary, Min-
neapolis, Minn.

> J/\ The Rev. Warren S. Outerbridge is
tjj now Associate Rector St. Mark's

Episcopal Church, Venice, Fla. and Vicar
of St. David's Episcopal Church. Engle-
wood, Fla. Mrs. Warren S. Outerbridge
(Margaret Latta) is teaching English in
the Venice, Fla. Senior H. S. Warren J.
Pirie has resigned from his position at the
Oxford Academy, Pleasantville, N. J. In
Feb. he will receive his Master's Degree
from Bucknell and he plans to enter an-
other university where he will work toward
his Ph. D.

>PA Thomas E. Deppen has been pro-
3U moted to the position of Chief Ac-
countant of Hall's Motor Transit Co., Sun-
bury, Pa. He has been associated with
Hall's since 1953, formerly serving as an
accountant with the P. P. and L. Co., Sun-
bury. Patricia Houtz is now teaching com-
mercial subjects at Hanover Park H. S.,
Hanover, N. J. She formerly taught in
Sunbury H. S. This .summer she received
her Master of Science degree from Penn.
State U.

'52

Donald C. Berninger recently re-
ceived his Master's Degree in Mu-
sic Education from Penn State U.
>f"Q Daniel W. Williamson received hi.s
30 Master's Degree in Business Ad-
ministration from Syracuse on June 3.
Kenneth E. Orris recently received his
Master's Degree in Music Education from
Penn. State U.

^CA '^"- Ff'^nk R- Layman (Joann
J't Mosholder) recei\ed her Master's
Degree in Education from Arizona State
College this summer, specializing in sec-
ondary education. She is teaching Biology
at Mesa, Arizona H. S. Richard N.
Young is now head football coach at Nor-
thumberland H. S. He was formerly at
Morristown. N. J. High School. George
W. Washbourne is head football coach at
Pine Groxe, Pa. H. S.

>Cr Kenneth F. Erdley, Jr., recently
33 discharged from the U. S. Navy, is
a teacher-coach at the Woodbury, N. J.
High School. Arlan K. Gilbert has been
awarded a teaching assistantship in the
Dept. of History at the Univ. of Wisconsin,
where he began his studies this fall for
his Ph. D. in history. In June he received
his Master's degree from the Univ. of
Delaware.

'56

Donald L. Hartman has received a
four-year state scholarship at Tem-
ple Univ. for medical studies. He has
been engaged for the past year in the
biology division of the research laboratory
at Oak Ridge. Tenn. Anna Jane Moyer has
been granted a scholarship to obtain an
M.A. degree in Library Science at Drexel
Institute of Technology, Phila. She had
formerly been a teacher in Lewisburg, Pa.
H. S.

WHITHER THE CLASS
OF 1957

Nelson Bailey: Planning to enter Military
Ser\'ice.

Jack Bishop: E.xecutive Trainee, Sears,
Roebuck & Co., Harrisburg, Pa.

George Cawley: Accountant Training Pro-
gram. York Corporation < subsidiary of
Borg-Warner Corp. i. York, Pa.

Carletta Chubb: Math and Science teacher.
Greenwood Jt. H. S., Miller.stown, Pa.

Paul Clugston: G-S 5 Mathematician, Red-
stone Ar.senal, Huntsville, Ala.

Woody Cox: Claims Adjuster, Liberty Mu-
tual Insur. Co., East Orange, N. J.

Nancy Forrest: Secretary. Sun Oil Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Ronald Fouche: Sales Representative,
Palmyra Bologna Co., Palmyra, Pa.

Guy Frisk: Graduate work in Clinical
P.sychology, W. Va. Univ.

Chester Hall: Advertising Clerk, Pome-
roy's. Harrisburg. Pa.

Dave Harris: Getty.sburg Seminary.

Dave Harrington: Traveling Auditor,
American Surety Co. of N. Y., Phila., Pa.

Lynn Hassinger: Commercial Teacher,
Southern Regional H. S., Manahawkin,
N. J.

Park Haussler: Lybrand, Ross Bros, and
Montgomery, Phila., Pa.

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September, 1957

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ELEVEN

John Hendricks: Reporter, Dun & Brad-
street. Inc., Phila., Pa.

Donald Henninger: Trainee, Bell Tele-
phone Company of Penna., Pittsburgh,
Pa.

Dwight Huseman: Philadelphia Seminary.

Earl Klelntop: Sales Trainee, Link-Belt
Co.. Indianapolis, Ind.

Wallace Kutz: Music Teacher, Sunbury
High School.

Clarence Lorah: Graduate work in Bio-
chemistry, Univ. of Pittsburgh.

Dick Love: Special Agent, Northwestern
Mutual Life Insur. Co., Harrisburg, Pa.

Nancy Marek Wolfe: Commercial Teacher,
Jefferson, Ohio, High School.

Gloria Masteller: Commercial Teacher,
Quakertown. Pa. Senior High School.

Bonnie Miller: Secretary, General Elec-
tric Co., York, Pa,

Pete Nunn: Lybrand, Ross Bros, and
Montgomery, Phila,, Pa.

George Pospisil: Trainee in Group Pen-
sion Dept., Prudential Insur. Co,, New-
ark, N, J.

Len Quick: Claims Adjuster, Travelers'
Insur. Co. of Hartford, Harrisburg, Pa.

Ed Rhodes: Service Salesman, Atlantic
Refining Co., Pittsburgh, Pa,

Paul Rogers: Music Technician, Veter-
ans Hospital, Lebanon, Pa.

Frank Romano: Math teacher and basket-
ball coach. Otto Twp. H. S., Duke Cen-
ter, Pa.

Larry Romig: Commercial Teacher,
Greenwood Jt. H. S., Millerstown, Pa.

John Roshon: Gettysburg Seminary.

Carole Sadosuk: Math Teacher, Trediffrin-
Easttown Jr. H. S., Berwyn, Pa.

George Schluchterer: Lybrand, Ross Bros,
and Montgomery. Phila., Pa.

Gary Schroeder: Executive Trainee, Jo-
seph Home Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Joe Scully: Student Plant Engineer, Bell
Telephone Co., Vineland, N. J.

Stan Shilling: Manager Trainee. W. T.
Grant Co., York, Pa.

Doug Smith: New Brunswick Theological
Seminary.

Liz Stradling: Teacher, Donegal School
District. Mt. Joy, Pa.

Janet Swenson: Commercial Teacher, Ei-
senhower Sr, H. S., Norristown, Pa.

Sister Bessie Trate: Grade Teacher, Trin-
ity Lutheran Day School, Greenville. S. C.

Lillian Troutman: Teacher, Upper Dau-
phin Jt. Schools. Elizabethville, Pa.

Ruthann Ulsh: Caseworker, Huntingdon
County Child Welfare Service, Hunting-
don. Pa.

Sue Wahl: English Teacher, Warwick Un-
ion School District, Lititz, Pa.

Erhard Werner: Jr. H. S. Math teacher,
Clifton IN. J.) Schools.

Nat Wilhour: Commercial Teacher, To-
wanda Valley Jt. H. S., Towanda, Pa.

Dave Wise: Graduate study in Biophysi-
cal chemistry, Yale.

Doris Wittes: Commercial Teacher, Ma-
hanoy Jt. H. C, Dalmatia, Pa,

Armor Wolfe: Music Instructor, Milton
H. S., Milton, Pa.

Leroy Wolfe: Management Trainee, J. C.
Penney Co.. Ashtabula. Ohio.

Linda Youhon: Jr. High music teacher.
Big Spring School System, Newville, Pa.

Arthur Zimmerman: Auditor, Price Water-
house & Co., N. Y.

Ruth Zimmerman: Chemist, Joseph Ban-
croft & Sons Co., Wilmington, Del.

x'59's
Nancy Altland: Occupational Therapy,

Professional Inst.. Richmond. Va.
Claudette Bedeaux: Central Intelligence

Agency, Washington, D. C.
Marian Bowman: Secretary, Maple Ridge

Elementary School, Somerset, Pa.
Sandra Crothers: Student nurse, Columbia

Presbyterian Medical Center, N. Y., N. Y.
Beverly Hofecker: Secretary, Western

Penna. Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Rosemary Nelson: Student nurse, Cornell

Univ. School of Nursing, N. Y., N. Y.
Janet Rohrbach: Secretary, Law Office,

Lancaster, Pa.
Janet K. Smith: Secretary, Sharpe &

Dohme, West Point, Pa,
Janet Snyder: Secretary, U. S. Steel

Homes, Harrisburg, Pa.
Joyce Hancock StaufFer: P. H. Glatfelter

Co., Spring Grove, Pa.
Julia Stauffer: Secretary, Surgeon's Of-
fice, Lancaster, Pa.
Gracia Thomas: Primary Education,

Brockport State Teachers College, N. J.
Barbara Tongue: Secretary, Jefferson

Medical College. Phila., Pa.
Carol Zacharias: Student Nurse, Cornell

Medical College, N. Y., N. Y.

INTERNSHIP PROG. FOR
ACCOUNTING STUDENTS

Dean Russell Gait has announced an ad-
dition to Susquehanna's internship program
for its students in Business Administration.

Beginning with this term, the well-known
Accounting and Management Consulting
Firm of Scovell, Wellington and Co., N. Y.,
will join two other accounting firms offer-
ing work experience to Susquehanna's stu-
dents carrying a major in accounting.

Those students at Susquehanna interested
in public accounting will now be placed
during their senior year with either Price,
Waterhouse and Co. or the Scovell, Wel-
lington Co, In both cases, the internship
will be served in New York City, where
students will be assigned practical work
experience as junior accountants, working
under the supervision of senior staff mem-
bers.

Accounting students interested in indus-
trial accounting will serve their internship
with the York, Pa. division of Borg Warner.

With the addition of Scovell, Wellington
and Co. to Susquehanna's internship pro-
gram, Susquelianna will now be able to
place most of its accounting majors with
leading accounting firms for observation
and practical experience.

With such an intensive program of train-
ing for accountants, Susquehanna gradu-
ates fare very well in the job market.
This past June positions were accepted
with not only the firms co-operating with
the internship program, but such account-
ing firms as Lybrand, Ross Bros, and
Montgomery hired three of Susquehanna's
graduates.

The internship program at S, U. has
been developed by Mr. Lamar D. Inners of
the Business Administration faculty.

Jerry D. Bogar. Jr. x'99 was host Saturday, Aug, 24 to a number of his good friends
and former students during the time he was himself a student at S. U. The occasion
honored the first time when he and Dr. John I. Woodruff '88 met as student and professor
on Susquehanna's campus.

Left to right: Dr. Basil F. Martin x'28, William M. Schnure x'99, Samuel App, Mr.
Cleckner i friend of Mr. Bogar >, Luther C, Hassinger x'99, Frank A. Eyer x'98, Dr. John
I. Woodruff '88. Dr. William M. Rearick '94, Jerry D. Bogar, Jr. x'99, Charles I. Boyer
x'02. Dr. G. Morris Smith, Dr. Chalmers E. Frontz '96, Dr. Latimer S. Landes '11 and
Ralph W. Woodruff '20.

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THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

September, 1957

MEET THE BRIDE . . .

I Continued from Page Six)
ELIZABETH A. STRADLING o? was mar-
ried to James \V. Sarbaugh of Columbia,
Pa. June 29 in the Langhorne. Pa. Meth-
odist Church. Liz is teaching elementary
music in the Donegal Area Jt. Schools,
Mt. Joy, Pa., while her husband con-
cludes his studies at Elizabethtown Col-
lege. They reside at 478 W. Bainbridge
St., Elizabethtown, Pa. Members of the
wedding party were: LINDA J. YOU-
HON -hi. JANET M. COLE .57 and
Gloria Myers, soloist, a student at S. U.
JAMES D. WITHER, JR. 53 and Jean E.
Harper were united in marriage in a
recent ceremony in Ontario. Canada.
Mr. Wither is employed as a Real Es-
tate and Insurance Saleman by L. W.
Bluemie and Co.. Williamsport, Pa.,
where the couple reside.
VIRGINIA LEE YINGER 51 was married
on Aug. 3 to Rev. Herbert A. WOlke,
Rector of St. Christopher's Episcopal
Church. Houston, Texas, where they re-
side.

1957-58 STAR COURSE

Dr. Percy M. Linebaugh, Chairman of
S. U.'s Public Events Committee has re-
cently announced the "Star Course" pro-
gram for the University's Centennial year.
Each year more and more Alumni are tak-
ing advantage of this excellent program,
designed to bring to the campus not only
entertainment but also outstanding talent
in music, the theater and the lecture plat-
form.

This year's program follows:

Dr. Louis M. Hacker,

Dean, Columbia University

The Nieuw Amsterdam Trio

Dr. Roland H. Bainton,

Yale University
Theatre of the East

Oct. 25, 1957

Jan. 6, 1958 .
Feb. 14, 1958 .

April 11. 19.58

THE SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

POSTMASTER — Please notify if undelivered
Entered at SeUnsgrove, Pennsylvania Post Office as Second Class Matter

HEILMAN MUSIC HALL NOW UNDER ROOF

NEW MUSIC BUILDING
PROGRESSES

Alumni will be interested in seeing the
progress of the new Music Building. Now
completely under roof, the builders have
had an exceUent summer with very few
days lost because of weather.

Students and visitors enjoy walking
through the new building and by the time
Homecoming rolls along, it is expected
much of the debris of new construction
will have been cleared awav.

OVER-NIGHT RESERVATIONS FOR
HOMECOMING WEEKEND

Your Alumni Office will be glad to make early reservations for you at a nearby
motel or hotel.

Please check below the type of accommodations you would like, and the of-
fice will confirm your reservation immediately.

1 would like reservations for a party including:

male female children

I prefer accommodations in a hotel motel

Signed

Address

As soon as your reservation is made, confirmation will be sent you and you
will be expected to send your check to the motel or hotel prior to your arrival.

NECROLOGY

CHARLES EDWARD PRICE '36, Super-
vising Principal of the Hamburg, Pa.
Public Schools, died suddenly on Aug. 15.
Before going to Hamburg, he had served
as Principal at McVeytown, Pa. schools.

ELIZABETH VICTORIA KAUFMAN '28
passed away after a brief illness on July
13. For several years she had been
Public School Nurse for Paint Twp.
Schools, Somerset County, Pa. She had
served with the U. S. Army Nursing
Corps during World War II. concluding
her .service with the rank of Captain.
She was awarded the Bronze Star Medal
for Meritorious service in Dutch New
Guinea.

THE REV. CLARENCE C. KRUMBHOLZ
D.U. '32 succumbed on Dec. 25. 19.56.
During his service with the Lutheran
Church, he was Superintendent of the
Board of Inner Missions.

MRS. W. L. POLLARD (Florence Steward)
'30 passed away on ,Iune 15 in Ft. Worth,
Texas. For many years she had been
active in the Y. W. C. A.

J. FLOYD SLAYBAUGH '24 died of a cor-
onary occlusion on June 13. Prior to
his death, he had been Superintendent of
Adams County, Pa. Schools. He resided
in Gettysburg, Pa.

■i!^''

UIRARY

jgSQUEHAKrsA UNIVERSITY

Vol. XXVII

December, 1957

No. 2

founder i ^^Daii oLuncheon, ^epf. 27

'pl

L. to R., Dr. J. Frank Fife, Pres. Baltimore Synod, U. L. C. A.; Mrs. G. Morris Smith, Dr. Franklin Clark Fry, Pres. U. L. C. A.; Prof.
Russell W. Gilbert. Pres. G. Morris Smith and Dr. Dwight F. Putman, Pres. Central Pa. Synod.

TWO

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

December, 1957

Greetings From Pres. Smith and Alumni Pres. Garman

Friends:

This is to express the gratitude and New
Year's wishes of /\lma Mater for all our
alumni. As we enter the New Year, let us
walk by faith that God will strengthen
those who seek to please Him. and will
make us sufficient for what He wants us
to do. May 1958 bring you joy and great
encouragement, and make you more con-
scious than ever of the blessings we have
from a gracious God and our cherished
comrades along the way.

We expect our magnificent Heilman
Music Hall to be ready for dedication by
May 10, 1958. Work on the Library is go-
ing forward rapidly, except as snow, rain,
or extreme cold interferes.

Our One Hundredth Commencement is
scheduled for June 7, 1958. In this Cen-
tennial Year it is planned to hold Alumni
Day on Saturday, May 24. For this occa-
sion, our esteemed professor emeritus Dr.
John I. WoodrulT, has written the Centen-
nial Ode which it is planned to have him
read at the grand assembly of alumni.

So keep in mind these dates. May 10.
May 24 and June 7. 1958, and plan to be
with us for these big occasions. You'll
certainly want to be present for at least
one of them, to rejoice in these added,
beautiful buildings, and to make mean-
ingful our One Hundredeth Anniversary.
Faithfully yours.

Esso Grant To S. U.

Susquehanna University was advised on
October 23 that the college had been se-
lected by the Esso Education Foundation
to receive an unrestricted grant of $2000
for the academic year 1957-58. The pur-
pose of the foundation is to give financial
aid to the nation's privately supported col-
leges and universities so that they may
continue to get the ever higher intellectu-
al standards of modern society.

For the current academic year, total
grants to the colleges and universities
amounted to $1,332,760. In selecting the
institution and designating the amount.
the Foundation's Admini.strative Commit-
tee was counselled by a board of experi-
enced educators.

Greetings:

The Christmas season came to Susque-
hanna University for the one hundredth
time. It brought warmth and a holy
friendship to be shared by the whole world
in this cold winter season.

May we pause to turn our hearts to some
of the passages in that great Book of
Books, and govern our lives and plan our
future to harmonize.

"We love Him because He first loved
us."

John's message rang in our ears as we
prepared to celebrate the real reason for
the holiness of Christmas.

Our Alma Mater has weathered many
trying and difficult years, always with the
Christian confidence taught within its glor-
ious walls.

With grateful hearts we celebrate the
past and prayerfully hope that the hand of
approval will rest upon our heads as we go
forth to a prosperous and a Happy New
Year.

Sincerely,

Susquehannans
On Parade

IQQ Dr. John I. Woodruff celebrated
00 'I's ^^■''^ birthday at his home in
Seiinsgrove on Nov. 24. It was a double
celebration with his son and daughter-in-
law commemorating their 18th wedding
anniversary.

*1 C •'***'" ^" ^3"9*°" '^ ^3ck in the
J[ 3 class room again, after a year of
travel. He is teaching biology at Chap-
man College, Orange. Cal.

'10 ^^^ Herman has resigned after

Y lorty-two years as English teacher
in Snyder Co. Pa. schools. She will con-
tinue to make her home in Seiinsgrove.

>rt J Chaplain Andrew H. Beahm, recent-
Ld^ ly discharged from the army, has
been called to serve the Spring Mills. Fa.
parish.

>nr The Rev. Robert J. Keeler, for-
^3 merly of Brooklyn has accepted a
call as pastor of St. John's Lutheran
Church, Bellefonte, Pa. Pastor Keeler
served as chaplain in the Second World
War, both in Japan and Germany.

Edw. Bollinger

y€\rj Brooks L. Walton has retired from
£, I teaching after thirty years. His
address is 1123 Louisa St., Williamsport,
Pa.

f*\t\ The Rev. Edward Bollinger has
J^J been elected moderator of the Den-
\er Presbytery. He
is also a member of
the Rocky Mountain
Chapter of the Amer-
ican Guild of Organ-
ists, and director of
his own Elizabethan
Presbyterian choir.
He mentioned in his
letter to the Alumni
Office that Miller
Gerhardt had visited them this fall. Mr.
Gerhardt's experimental garden in Johns-
town. Pa. and his famous .strawberries are
sought by professors and nutritionists the
world over.

'00 ^°'' William R. Swarm recently re-

J J ceived a citation commending him
for service as Chief of the Military Plans
and Operations of the U. S. Army.

y*\t* The Rev. Jerome V. Guss, who has
jQ served as pastor of the St. James
Lutheran Church, Turbotville. Pa. is now
the pastor of the Bethany Lutheran Church
in Altoona, Pa. The Rev. Dr. and Mrs.
(Marcella Chaya) Edward P. Turnbach
will take residence in Shippensburg, about
Jan. 1, where Dr. Turnbach will be pastor
of the Memorial Lutheran Church.

> J /\ Dr. Paul M. Orso was elected to

^y the Presidency of the Lutheran
Welfare Conference in America at the Aug-
ust meeting in Springfield. Ohio.

' y| 1 Douglas Portillne is now Post-
tj \ master in Seiinsgrove. Until re-
cently he had oper-
ated a Western Auto
Supplies Store and
prior to that he was
State Librarian for
throe years.

^^M :i?

The Rev. John
D. Ickes has

been appointed
Douglas Portzline Chri.stian Educ. E.x-
ecutive Secty. of the Protestant Council of
the City of New York, after spending
three years as Exec. Secty. of the Coun-
cil's Bronx Division. This brings Pastor
Ickes to one of the largest and most \m-
portant Christian Educ. Departments in
the nation. Next page

Entered as second-class matter September 26, 1931, at the Po^t Office at Seiinsgrove, Pa., under the Act of August 24, 1912.
Published four times a year by Susquehanna University, Seiinsgrove, Pa., in months of September, December, March and June

December, 1957

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

THREE

College Saddened

The college family recently has been
saddened by the death of two who have
been \ery close to the college for a num-
ber of years.

Within a short period of three weeks, the
deaths were announced of Sally Brungart
Stevens and Naomi Ulrich Linebaugh, both
of the class of '25.

Mrs. Stevens, who died November 4. had
worked closely with Dean Gait for a num-
ber of years and since 1950 had been Reg-
istrar of the University. She had been in
poor health for two years but with a cour-
ageous spirit, continued her home and
work responsibilities until two weeks be-
fore her death.

Mrs. Stevens was the wife of Frederick
C. Stevens, Assistant Professor of Sociol-
ogy at S. U. He is very well known to
alumni for his work with the Motet Choir
when he was on the Conservatory faculty.
Her father. Edwin M. Brungart '00 taught
at Susquehanna for many years. Mrs.
Lois W. Bendigo '31 of Herndon, Va. is a
sister.

Naomi Ulrich Linebaugh, who died Oc-
tober 19. had been well-known to the Uni-
versity family because of her many activi-
ties on the campus, both as a student and
as the wife of Dr. Percy M. Linebaugh.
Director of the Conservatory of Music.

Mrs. Linebaugh had spent last summer
in Florida, and soon after her return, en
tered the Sunbury Community Hospital
where she remained until her death.

Members of the Alumni Assocljon join
in sending to the bereaved irr- ."s their
heartfelt sympathy.

> J n The Rev. H. Lee Hebel is now

'Jo serving the newly formed Allegh-
eny Lutheran Pastoral charge. He and his
wife the former Edith Wegner '49 are now

residing in Schellsburg, Pa.

Dr. Robert L. Goetz, recently dis-
charged from military service, has

set up a private practice of medicine in

Corning, N. Y.

Ernest A. Canals is now Eastern
Sales Representative for Robert
Rollins Blazers Inc.

'4!

'51

The Rev. William R. Smeltz has re-
signed as pastor of the Jerome Bos-
well Lutheran parish to accept a call from
Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Columbia, S.
C, where he will serve as assistant pastor.

'CO Mrs. James Fredrickson, Jr. iLois
J J Fisher '.50 > is now a social worker
with the Suffolk Co. N. Y. Welfare Dep't.
Donald Walter is pursuing a Master of
Science Degree in Physics at Bucknell U.
Robert Jarvis is now working in the Pur-
chasing Dep't of the Container Corp. of
America in Brewton, Ala.

Dr. Zimmer

Dr. Albert A. Zimmer, Associate Pro-
fessor of Education at S. U. has recently
completed a study which had been re-
quested by the Offices of Education of both
Snyder and Union Counties, Pa.

Dr. Zimmer's study, unique in that it
appeared in the midst of so much criti-
cism of American education in this Sput-
nik age, was an attempt to answer the
question "What do the people expect from
their public schools?"

The research technique used by Dr.
Zimmer was a questionnaire prepared in
accordance with the secondary school
principals, "Ten Imperative Needs of
Youth," and the elementary school prin-
cipals, "Principles of Elementary Educa-
tion."

The response on the part of citizens in
Snyder and Union Counties was excellent,
with a return of ninety-five percent.

The results of Dr. Zimmer's study were
presented at a combined Teachers' Insti
fute, and, contrary to statements heard
today by some individuals, the survey
showed, in general, the public is well sat-
isfied with both public school instruction
and the content of course material.

Dr. Zimmer, at Susquehanna since 1952
is greatly in demand as a speaker on edu-
cational matters. He received his back-
ground in research technique from his doc-
torate dissertation which was based on a
National Survey of Music Education m
Public Schools in United States.

Centre Union Club

The Centre Union Club of the General
Alumni Association has presented recently
to the University, a revised version of the
Bible which will be placed in Hassinger
Hall, as well as a two year subscription to
The Lutheran.

'54

Kay G. Campbell is teaching chem-
istry and physics in Towanda Val-
ley Joint H. S. where he also coaches
track and basketball. Marilyn J. Huyett
is doing graduate work at Stanford U. Cal.

'56

George W. Orren, Jr. is now a qual-
ified Field Underwriter for Mutual
Life Ins. Co. of N. Y. He and his new
bride plan to make their home in Selins-
grove. Donald Rook who has been em-
ployed by U. S. Motors in Phila. since Oc-
tober 1956, was transferred to manage the
Memphis Tenn. plant.

NECROLOGY

DR. ORVILLE MOVER FITZGERALD '38,
died October 3, at Geisinger Memorial
Hospital, Danville, Pa. He had been
practicing psychiatry in Selinsgrove,
and, with Dr. Joseph Greco, '41, had op-
erated a private hospital for the treat-
ment of emotionally disturbed people.
He had served in the U. S. Navy from
1943 to 1946.

THE REV. URIAH ABRAHAM GUSS 02,

passed away September 13, at his home
in Mercersburg, Pa. He was a member
of the Carlisle Presbytery at the time of
his death. He is survived by his wife
and three children.

CLARK H. KUSTER '21, succumbed May
18, after an illness of six years. Burial
was made in Laurell Hill Cemetery,
Erie, Pa. He is survived by his wife
and two brothers.

IRA SANDERS, died October 12, at his
home in Selinsgrove. One of Central
Pennsylvania's best known educators,
Mr. Sanders had been in failing health
for several years. He began his teach-
ing career in rural schools, and in 1930
was elected Superintendent of Schools
for Snyder County.

THE REV. W. SCHULTZ 13, passed away
suddenly in his home in Picture Rocks,
Pa., November 22, Before retiring frorri
active ministry, in 1953, he had served
several pastorates in Central Pennsyl-
vania.

SELIN D. ULRICH '18, succumbed Novem-
ber 10 in a Veterans' Hospital in N.Y.C.
He had been in failing health for the
past number of years. Mr. Uh-ich had
been a foreign export agent of drugs and
pharmaceutical products, and had lived
abroad for thirty-three years.

HOMER WAGNER '35, passed away De-
cember 7, in the Geisinger Memorial
Hospital. He had taught school for thir-
ty-five years, the first 27 years in Turbut
Township, spending the last eight years
in Milton.

EDWARD A. WOLLASTON '52. died No-
vember 13, in Erie, Pa. Veterans' Hospi-
tal. He was an outstanding athlete while
at S.U. Surviving are his wife the for-
mer Althea Ferguson '51, and two daugh-
ters, Nancy and Joanne, Mrs. Wollas-
ton's address is Box 8, Millerstown, Pa.

'57

Paul Rogers has moved to Beaver
Falls, N. \. where he is teaching
music in the Elementary School.

CENTENNIAL

ALUMNI DAY

SATURDAY,

MAY 24, 1 958

Dedication of plaque to unde-
feated team of 1951. L. to K.. Sam
Porter, Jim Hazlett, Sam Ross,
Jim Dell.

.Mumni President Garman
buzzes Homecoming Queen
Gail VVoolbert.

It took four Bridgewater players
to stop 150-lb. Ray Richie

^r7

Because of the ten day "flu vacation" j
to prepai-e for Homecoming. Most college
coming activities, but our students gallanti

Those who had a part in the Friday ni
them and others serving on committees kei
Alumni Office from their homes. Two foot
■'Whitey" Keil and the boys co-operated b
coming game.

With the exception of one or two mine
the activities are depicted on this page.

At the morning Council Meeting, with
council members discussed problems of the
G. Morris Smith reported on the progress o

With Dr. John L. Woodruff '88 in atte
his new book "Tales of Susquehanna Unive
tude the gift of 500 copies of this book, to I
tablish a scholarship in the name of Dr, Wo

President Garman ajipointed Clyde R.
Committee and Alvin Carjienter '24 "Chairn
Committee. Both chairmen were empower
asked to report at the spring meeting.

^J^onored iVlcmbcri of V.

.Ht Jl*-»«.< ■.'

'L. to R.I Kenneth Badger, Russell Eisenho*
Carmichael, Harold Kramer. Jeraulc

iod, students this year had only three days
n similar circumstances, called off all Home-
said, "Let's go ahead with it."

t program took their scripts home with
in touch with committee members and the
11 games had been cancelled but Coach
returning early to prepare for the Home-
difficulties the day was a success. Some of

'resident Raymond P. Garman '30 presiding,
issociation and the district clubs. President
the Centennial Fund.

ance and telling of the publication date of
ity," the Council accepted with deep grati-
sold at $2.00 a copv and the proceeds to es-
ruff.

pitzner '.37 Chairman of the Nominating
n of the Outstanding Achievement Award
to select two additional members and were

defeated J earn of- 1^32

!i II ir ''»

w. William Siil!i\aii. .luhn Extram, Russell
Schlegel, Lee Rishel and Fred Carl.

ilaruld 0. Kramer '33 passes autographed football
used in last game of 1932 undefeated season to represen-
tatives of Athletic Council, Dr. Russell W. Gilbert and
Mr. Bernard W. Krapf. Clyde R. Spitzner is at right.

SIX

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

December, 1957

Onward, ye Crusaders

Basketball

Coaches Keil and Pittello, at Anmul Fcidilidll Uan'iiMi (.'nimatulate seniors 'L. to R.i Jack
Anthony, Bob Lewis, Keil, Pittello, Dick Purnell, Walter Benham, Chalmers Eartlow
and Jim Keiser.

Football

To all S. U. Alumni:

The football season just closed saw the
Crusaders get off to a slow start hampered
by injuries and flu. During this period, we
lost to Ursinus and Swarthmore. How-
ever, after the "flu vacation," the team
came back and finished by winning three
games of the last four. In this second half
of the season, the boys won their third
straight Homecoming game against
Bridgewater College and also posted vic-
tories over Wagner and Dickinson. The
lone loss was inflicted by a fine Haverford
team.

National prominence was gained this
year by S. U.'s season-long high ranking
in defense.

The closing game of the season at Dick-
inson was the last game for six seniors
who have been the heart of the Crusader
ele\en for three years. End Jack Anth-
ony, tackle Chalmers Bartlow, guard and
co-captain Walt Kenham and center Jim
Keiser leave big shoes to be filled in the
'ine. In the baekfield. quarterback and
co-captain Dick Purnell along with full-
back Bob Lewis have been outstanding.

These graduating .seniors originally came
to Susquehanna through the influence of
Alumni. We certainly shall be very happy
to have more players like them. This

year's freshman class had several players
who show great promise for the future.
The presence of these men is also directly
traceable to the influence of our alumni.
We would be very grateful to hear from
you again about high school seniors who
are student athletes.

Perhaps you would like to know the
characteristics we look for in boys who
play football at Susquehanna. First of all,
the prospect should be able to meet the
University's academic and personal stand-
ards. With regard to football qualifica-
tions, we would like to have the outstand-
ing stars, but we know these boys will
usually go to the larger schools. Occa-
sionally we do get a boy in this category.
But the men who make up the majority of
our squads are the boys who were depend-
able high school players but were not
standouts because they were younger than
their team mates or were not physically
as mature as the "stars." We can use this
type of boy who has undeveloped potential
for college football.

As important as a man's football ability
is, his mental approach to the game is
equally important. We want the boy who
is a 100 percenter— who wants to play win-
ning football, and who will give himself
wholeheartedly in preparation for the
game. We find we can win with those men
who are "self-starters" from the stand-
point of conducting themselves as athletes
and in improving themselves.

Getting off to a surprisingly good start,
Susquehanna's basketballers. responding to
the skillful coaching of recently appointed
.All-American John E. Barr, have won two
of their first three games.

Barr. succeeding Ed. Pfeiffer. comes to
Susquehanna with an impressive basket-
ball background. He captained Penn State
in his senior year, and after being selected
All American, was much in demand to re-
main with basketball as a coach or pro-
fessional player.

Barr. however, after graduation served
a hitch in the U. S. Navy, but upon his
discharge accepted an offer to play with
St. Louis in the N.B.A. After a period
with the Hawks, he played in the Eastern
Professional League, winding up his ca-
reer as player-manager with the Sunbury
Mercuries.

Enthusiastically entering upon his duties
with the Crusaders. Coach Barr has won
tlie respect of the boys and is very popular
on the campus.

COACH BARR

Losing the first game to Hartwick by the
score of 78-62. the team bounced back and
beat a favored Hamilton College by the
• Continued on page 7)

Next year's team will be co-captained by
Ralph Ferraro. a guard from Jersey City,
N. J., Ray Richie, halfback from Shamo-
kin, and Carl Shoemaker, end from Ash-
land. These men were elected by their
team mates in recognition of their out-
standing play.

With deepest appreciation for your help

in the past.

'^.

Henry J. "Whitey" Keil "39 (Coach)

December, 1957

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEVEN

New National Sorority at S. U.

i**!?**-:

Dignitaries attending banquet during installation ser\-ices of Gamma Kappa Chapter of
Alpha Xi Delta. L. to R.: Mrs. Winifred Flenner, Wilmington, Del.: Pres. G. Morris
Smith: Miss Mildred Boss, Washington, D. C: Dr. Elizabeth Van Buskirk. Elmira. N. Y.;
Dean Russell Gait.

BASKETBALL

(Continued from page 6)
score of 79-58. Ursinus then fell under the
spell of the Crusaders, losing 82-69.

The team this year is inexperienced and
does not have much height. Having lost
last year's two outstanding players, Frank
Romano and Dwight Huseman through
graduation, the team is also playing with-
out the services of Dick Purnell who de-
cided to devote full time to his studies.

A surprise package has been uncovered
this year in the person of Keith Tyler who
has, for the first three games, averaged 28
points per game. He has thereby placed
Susquehanna in national NCAA statistic?
by his rank of third in the nation. Tyler
also turns up in the most recent statistic
sheet by ranking second in the nation in
percentage shots made. The whole team,
much to Coach Barr's credit, has wasted
very few shots and is ranking fourth in
percentage shots made.

The schedule for the balance of the sea
son is as follows:

Jan. 9— National Aggies A

Jan. 11— Dickinson College . H

Jan. 13 — Scranton University H

Jan. 17— Juniata College _ A

Jan. 18— Western Maryland H

Jan. 31— Rider College A

Feb. 1— Up.sala College A

Feb. 3 — Lebanon Valley A

Feb. 6— Franklin & Marshall H

Feb. 8— Washington College A

Feb. 10— Wilkes College H

Feb. 12— Lycoming College H

Feb. 22— Drexel Tech A

Feb. 28— Upsala College H

Mar. 1— Rutgers, So. Jersey H

Admissions

The trend very definitely is toward more
applications. At the time of going to
press, one hundred and thirty-five pros-
pects had made application for the 1958-59
term. This is probably the largest num-
ber applying for admission at such an
early date, in the history of the Univer-
sity. Alumni should keep in mind the
possibility of heavy enrollment, and refer
students to the University as early as pos-
sible.

COST:

The United States Office of Education
reports, in a recent survey, that the aver-
age cost of financing a year at college is
between 1,700 and 1,800 dollars. Twenty
years ago the cost was 800 or 900 dollars.
At Susquehanna costs are being increased
175-200 dollars per year, which will bring
the total cost to around 1250 dollars. This
is still below the average cost at other
private colleges.

ALUMNI GIVING:

The U. S. Office of Education survey
also revealed that little more than half
the cost of college education is borne by
the student. The rest must come from
contributions. That's why, as "Changing
Times" says, "If you're a college alumnus,
the bite's on you for contributions."

The American Alumni Council reports
that the average alumnus contribution is
$35.60 a year. Susquehanna's figure is ap-
proximately $15.00.

Junior Co-eds

ALLEN— Richard Wayne, Jr. was born
Nov. 4 to Mr. and Mrs. (Elizabeth Ann
Lacock '551 Richard W. Allen, Sr. The
."Miens make their home in Wayne, Pa.

BIGLIERI— Mr. and Mrs. (June Klingler
'51 1 Ned Biglieri are making their home
at 1968 Kirly Way, San Jose, Cal. We
are happy to learn that they are the
parents of two children, Ann, who is two
years old, and Lynn Marie, born March
26.

COATES— Cathleen Heather was born to
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Coates on June
15. Mrs. Coates was formerly Rose
Marie Sharretts. Both she and her hus-
band were of the class of '55.

ENGLE— Mr. and Mrs. (Christine Har-
man '53 > Carl F. Engle, announced the
birth of a son, Samuel Harman, March
21, and a change of address to 702
Franklin St., State College, Pa., where
Mr. Engle is an instructor in Agronomy.

GLASS— Mr. '53 and Mrs. Orville Glass,
Jr. are the proud parents of a daughter
born Dec. 10 at the Harrisburg Hospital.
They have named her Kim Michele.

HARTLE— Mr. and Mrs. Calvin K. Hartle,
announced the first birthday of their son,
Scot, on Dec. 1. They are residing at
2819 Zephyr Rd., Orlando, Fla. Mrs.
Hartle is the former Juanita Keller '49.

JOHNSTON— Mr. '49 and Mrs. Harry John-
ston happily announced the arrival of a
son. Earl Ryan, Sept. 23 in the Union-
town, Pa. hospital. They have one other
child, Catherine Helen.

MESLER— Mr. '53 and Mrs. (Marjorie L.
Way '52) Robert Allen Mesler announced
with pride the birth of young Robert Al-
len, Jr. at the Tripler Army Hospital,
Honolulu, on Aug. 31, 1956. They are
now back in the U. S., living at 1844
Ferry St., Easton, Pa.

MILLARD— Mr. '56 and Mrs. (Margaret
Webber '54) Carroll Millard sent word
to the Alumni Office of the birth of De-
borah Carolyn. October 11. They have
also a son Stanley.

ROBLES— Mr. and Mrs. (Bette Mae Vin-
cent '54) Charles Robles announced the
birth of Charles Vincent, Jr. on Dec. 4.
1956. Mrs. Robles is teaching while her
husband is in the Marines.

TOROK— Mr. '53 and Mrs. (Joyce Wagner
'53) Steve Torok are the happy parents
of a -son, Bruce William, born Nov. 4.
They are residing at 408 E. Pine St.,
Southampton, Pa.

WALLOWER— Robert Clinton was born on
Oct. 19 to Mr. and Mrs. (Betty Weisen-
fluh '54) Robert Wallower.

EIGHT

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

December, 1957

MEET THE BRIDE
AND BRIDEGROOM

ROY H. COPE '52 took as his bride. Ro-
berta M. Colcord. October 19. at the
Faith Evangelical and Reformed Church
in Phila. Mr. Cope is employed as an
underwTiter for General Accident. Fire
and Life. .Assn. Co.

GEORGIA CURTIS x'59 became the bride
of RONALD L. FORSTER x'59. Septem-
ber 2. The wedding took place in the
St. John's Lutheran Church. No. Mer-
rick. N. Y. The couple reside in Sun-
bury.

ELEANOR S. DIVELY '.56 and Serafin
.Mora were united in marriage at Holy
Trinity Lutheran Church. Berlin, Pa.,
on November 16. Mr. Mora is employed
by R.C.A.. Morristown. N. J. and Mrs.
Mora is editorial assistant for Luther
Life magazine.

LOIS FISHER "53 became Mrs. James
Fredrickson. Jr. May 11. in Brooklyn.
N. Y. She and her husband are living
in Ri\erhead. L. I.

ROBERT GRECO '57 was married to Jean
Lazarski on June 20 at Mt. Carmel. Bob is
pursuing graduate .studies at Penn State.

BARBARA J. HARPER '55 was married
on June 15 to ."Xfrain M. Rosario. The
marriage took place in Baltimore, Md
where they are now residing.

BONNIE LEE MILLER '57 was united in
marriage to Dennis W. Dendler of Har-
risburg. Pa. The wedding was solemn-
ized October 19. with NATALIE WIL-
HOUR '57 and GLORIA MASTELLER
'.57. roommates of the bride, as brides-
maids. Mr. and Mrs. Dendler plan to
reside in Starview. Pa.

BARBARA MOTTERN x'58 and LEON-
ARD L. QUICK '57 were wed on Novem-
ber 22. in the First Lutheran Church.
Mifflinburg. Pa. Miss JANET ROHR-
BACH '46 was maid of honor. Mr. Quick
is Claims Adjuster lor Travelers Ins.
Co. of Hartford, in the Harrisburg. Pa.
area. The couple reside in Mechanics-
burg R. D. 4.

GEORGE ORREN '56 took as his bride,
Gloria .M. VVisnicw.ski. November 28 in
Shamokin. Pa.

WILLIAM HARRIS PRICHARD '52 was

married on June 27 to Agnes Dale
Swann. The wedding took place in
Phila. Pa.

MARGRETTA THOMAS .53 was wed to
William C. Bailey of So. Williamsport,
Pa., on August 17. Mr. Bailey is em-
ployed at Montoursville Area Joint High
School, and the couple will reside in
Williamsport.

THE SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

POSTMASTER — Please notify if undelivered
Entered at Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania Post Office as Second Class Matter

CLASS

Annlv.

Year

50th

1908

45th

1913

40th

1918

35th

1623

30th

1S28

25th

1!;33

20th

1938

1.5th

1943

10th

1948

5th

1953

REUNIONS SCHEDULED FOR ALUMNI DAY,
MAY 24. 1958

Representative

None as yet secured.

The Rev. John B. Kniseley. 47 Waldorf St.. NE. Pittsburgh. Pa.

Miss Evelyn Strohecker. 2337 Derry Street. Harrisburg. Pa.

None as yet secured.

Dr. Harold Ditzler. 428 West Main Street. Lansdale. Pa.

Mrs. Warren Lamb. 21 Kensington Terrace. Maplewood, N. J.

Mr. Preston H. Smith. 917 Market Street. Williamsport. Pa.

Mr. Harry Wilcox. R. D. 1. Selinsgrove. Pa.

Mr. Robert Wohlsen, 145 Herman Blvd., Franklin Square. L.I.. N.Y.

None as yet secured.

Washington Alumni P. M. E. A, Conference

Paul M. Haines. '31 is a member-at-
large of the Exec. Comm. of the All Penn-
sylvania College Alumni Association of
Washington. D. C. He is also chairman
of this year's Program Committee for the
10th Annual Luncheon which will be held
Feb. 1, at the Shoreham Hotel. In this
capacity he will introduce all the College
Presidents, other dignitaries and official
representatives of the Washington Alumni
groups.

There are approximately sixty-five Penn-
sylvania Colleges and Universities affili-
ated with this association.

At the recent Pennsylvania Music Edu-
cator's Association Conference, in Harris-
burg. twenty-four S. U. Alumni got to-
gether at the luncheon in the Penn Har-
ris Hotel. As usual, many acquaintances
were renewed and information exchanged
about family and friends.

Susquehanna had the largest delegation
of students, with forty in attendance.

Chief topic of conversation among the
Susquehanna people was, of course, the
neu Music Building.

Bill Roberts '29. President of P.M.E.A.
did a masterful job of organizing the con-
ference.

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START PLANNING NOW
For

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Saturday, May 24

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SUSQUEHANNA University

Vol. XXVII

March, 1958

No. 3

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At Susquehanna's Centennial Convocation, held March 25. President G. Morris Smith conferred honorary degrees upon tour distin-
guished guests. Left to right above are: Dr. Orris H. Aurand. class of '21, who received the honorary degree of Doctor of Pedagogy;
Dr. James R. Cameron, who received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. To the right of President Smith is Dr. Wilson M. Comp-
ton, the Convocation speaker, who likewise received the honorary d2gree of Doctor of Laws, and at the extreme right is President J.
Gerald Hagey of Waterloo College, Waterloo, Ontario, who also received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws.

TVl'O

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

March, 1958

Centennial Convocation Attracts Guests
from many Colleges. Dr. Compton Refers to
S. U.'s ''Distinquished and Honored Past."

ORRIS H. AURAND '21 RECEIVES HONORARY DEGREE

With one hundred and fifty representatives Ironi other Colleges and Universities
cheering her on, Susquehanna University continued her Centennial celebration on Tues-
day. March 25. when Dr. Wilson M. Compton, in the special Convocation address said.
"with your distinguished and honored past, you now^ face a future of unprecedented op-
portunity."

Foliov^'ing a colorful academic procession which took the distinguished guests from
Bogar Hall to Seibert Chapel. President G. Morris Smith presided at the Convocation
and among other things, conferred upon Orris H. Aurand of the rlass of 1921. the honorary
degree of Doctor of Pedagogy.

Dr. Aurand. now Superintendent ol Schools in Lancaster, Pa., has had a distinguished
career as an educator. He has been a true and loyal friend ol Susquehanna and has
never missed an opportunity to do something constructive for his alma mater. In Presi-
dent Smith's citation he said, "you have been a devoted servant of public education in a
day when the numbers in the profession of pedagogy need able and consecrated rein-
forcements."

Others receiving honorary degrees were.

President J. Gerald Hagey of Waterloo
College. Waterloo. Ontario. Dr. James R.
Cameron. Professor of Oral Surgery. Tem-
ple University and the Convocation speaker.
Dr. Wilson M. Compton.

Dr. Compton. as a distinguished scientist,
business man and educator, brought great
prestige to Susquehanna's Centennial Con-
vocation program. A director and first
president of the Council for Financial Aid
to Education. Inc.. he was at one time
President of the State College of Washing-
ton.

Using as the subject of his address "On
this Rock." Dr. Compton quoted an in-
scription carved over one of the marble
doorways of the Library of Congress. "He
builds too low who builds beneath the
stars."

"This admonition greets those who enter
and follows those who leave this great
storehouse of the world's knowledge." said
the speaker. "As the honored institution
our host here today, concludes a century
of service to youth, to church and to coun-
try, and begins the writing of a new chap-
ter, it too may accept this challenge to keep
on building, to build on the firm founda-
tions of public service and to build toward
the stars."

Dr. Compton .said that American higher
education is facing its greatest test and its
greatest opportunity. "At no time in our
national history," said he. "has there been
a greater need or a greater opportunity
for builders.— builders of structures, com-
munities and industries,— Yes! But build-
ers also of faith and hope, of industry and
loyalty, of brotherhood and peace, of in-
tegrity and morality: of men and women
strong enough to carry their own burdens

Club News

and good enough to help carry the burdens
of others who are not so strong. This is
the mighty challenge to our higher educa-
tion—and especially to our Christian col-
leges—in a world in ferment in what the
President of the United States has called
an age of danger.' "

In referring to the Christian College, the
speaker said that around the world men
still listen to the voice of Him who cen-
turies ago said: "Love God, and love thy
neighbor." "These are the most important
facts of our time." said Dr. Compton. "the
greatest promise and the greatest threat:
the greatest challenge to education and the
greatest opportunity to our higher institu-
tions as they plan for the future.

"The Christian colleges and the univer-
sities built around our churches are not
merely places to which thousands of young
men and women may go for a few years
of instruction and study. They are a part
of the promise of American life. As edu-
cational institutions and as 'seats of learn-
ing' they are the chief stewards of the
nation's religious culture. This steward-
ship the colleges, of course, share with the
churches. But the churches need the col-
leges even more than the colleges need
the churches,

"The nation needs both, " continued Dr.
Compton. "As individuals and as a peo-
ple, we cherish our freedom. But there
can be no freedom without law: nor law
without morality nor morality without re-
ligion: nor any of these without under-
standing: nor understanding without edu-
cation."

Dr. Compton. in his address, paid tribute
to the Lutheran Church and her support of
higher education. Doing twice as well as

ALTOONA

Plans have been made for the annual
Spring Dinner meeting to be held at the
Replogle Party House, April 22. Mr. Ray-
mond P. Garman, Pres. of the Alumni
Assc. will be guest speaker. Reservations
should be sent to Mrs. Mary Garber, 600
Oakmont PI.. Roaring Spring. Pa. on or
before April IT.

NORTH NEW JERSEY

The Spring Dinner meeting is scheduled
for Mar. 29 and will be held at the Pea-
cock House. Plans have been made for a
family-style chicken dinner, music for
dancing and an evening of good fellow-
ship.

A vote of thanks goes to Ruth McCorkill
for trying to get a group of North New
Jersey Alumni together for luncheon in
E. Orange before the S.U.-Upsala game,
Feb. 1. Although a fair crowd turned out
to see the game, the luncheon did not meet
with success.

SUSQUEHANNA-VALLEY

It has been decided to hold the Spring
Meeting on the campus of S.U. April 26.
After dinner in Horton Dining Hall, club
members will sojourn to the Little Theatre
where they will see the Susquehanna
Players in "Richard III."

YORK-HANOVER

The Spring meeting of the York-Hanover
club has been tentatively set for April 17
and will be held in the Lancaster area.

most of the major Protestant denomi-
nations, he said it gives other churches a
target to shoot at.

The noted educator referred to increased
voluntary financial support of the colleges
as "straws in the wind." "But education
is everybody's business." he said, "and
our colleges will not be any stronger than
the support you and I give them."

After discussing the importance of the
Liberal Arts tradition in American educa-
tion and stressing the significance of the
independent college. Dr. Compton said that
institutions such as Susquehanna University
pointed the road to what Pythagoras, cen-
turies ago. called "a better way of life."

"This noted institution." said he, "serv-
ant of a great Church and .steward of
a great religious culture— is this year pass-
ing a significant milestone. May those who
guide its destinies in an age of promise
and of danger, keep their feet on the
ground and their eyes on the stars, remem-
bering always that 'Except the Lord build
the House they labor in vain who build
it.' ■•

Entered as second-class maUer September 26, 1931, at the'Post Office at Selinsgrove, Pa., under the Act of August 24, 1912.
Pu blisned fou r times a year by Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa., m months of September, December, March and June

March, 1958

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

THREE

Heiiman Hall to be Comerstone — Addition to Library

Dedicated May 10 '

Susquehanna's new music building, Heii-
man Hall, will be dedicated on May 10.

The Music Department under Dr, Percy
M. Linebaugh and a committee from the
Women's Auxiliary have planned a pro-
gram beginning at 10:30 a. m. and running
through 9:00 p. m. when the annual Junior
Prom will be held.

High-lighting the day will be a panel and
discussion by four prominent Music Educa-
tors, with William 0. Roberts. '29, moder-
ating the program.

Because cf this special Centennial Pro
gram, the traditional May Day Pageant
w ill not be given lliis year. Other features ^^^

of the May Day program will be maintain- ^^^^^^^

ed with the crowning of the Centennial ^VH^^^^te

Queen in the evening. ^^-J^^^^B

An invitation is herewith extended to all ^^^^*" ^

music graduates as well as other alumni

who would like to visit the campus on this .,

day. The program follows: iijf -M^ J,

10:30 a. m. Women's Auxiliary Rehear-
sal Room, Heiiman Hall; 12:30 Luncheon g^x,^ VB^^^^bl^H. jT
of the Women's Auxiliary: 1:30 p. m. Panel ""^
and Discussion by Music Educators, Wil-
liam 0. Roberts, moderating: 1:30 p. m.
In-gathering of Women's Auxiliary; 3:00 «>"* •*»-
p. m. Dedication of Heiiman Hall; 3:30
p. m. Out-door Band Concert followed by
Coffee Hour; 9:00 p. m. Junior Prom.

Baseball off to good Start . - — »•»» «

Baseball got away to an early start this
year when 24 turned out with Coach Dick
Hummel x'40 who is in his third year as
leader of the Crusaders ball club. President G. Morris Smith laid the Cornerstone for the addition to the Library on

Prospects at the moment are unknown March 12. Included in picture above arc Library staff members, faculty representatives,

and depend greatly on the pitching staff. and members of the Library Committee. The new Library will be complete for the

Hummel, in his first two years, did a good opening of College in September.

job with the team, and undoubtedly will

get out of this year's squad every ounce of ^11 £ ,B.B.A

skill hustle and CO operation . FlaSheS trOITl 1116 CdHipUS —

The schedule is as follows: ., ^ ,. ^ .^, t, , kt

President G. Morris Smith, Paul M.
Apr. U-Albright College ..._ -_A ^^^^^ ^^^ ^^ p^^l q^.^^ attended the an-

Apr. 15— Temple University ._ A nugl meeting of the All Penna. College

Apr. 19— Lycoming College A Alumni Assc. of Washington, D. C, on

Apr. 22— Elizabethtown College A Feb. 1, in the Hotel Shoreham. Alumni

Apr. 24-Gettysburg College H ^om 64 colleges attended. Paul Haines

^ , ,„ , , was Chairman of the program and Dr.

Apr. 2(^Drexel Tech A ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ invocation.

Apr. 29— National Aggies H

May 1— Dickinson College A

„„,„,,. .^ ,, Dick Purnell recently signed a contract

May 3 — Bucknell University H , , „ . , r ..u n -^u n, n/i *

' to play professional football with the Mont-
May 5-Juniata College H ^^^^ Alouettes.

May 9 — Scranton University H

May 13-Lebanon Valley College H Susquehanna and Bucknell Universities

May 17— Wilkes College ...A made a joint announcement, on March 6,

May 24— Wilkes College H that both colleges could take care of 15,000

I Alumni Day— 3:30 P. M.) patients in the event of an enemy attack.

Susquehanna recently received a grant
from Johns-Manville Corporation. Although
the grant is unrestricted it will be placed
in the New Building Fund.

Television sets have been installed at
Seibert Hall, Hassinger Hall, and the Stu-
dent Lounge, the gift of the class of 1957.

All sets have a bronze plate with the in-
scription "Class Memorial. Presented by
the Class of 1957."

Student reaction to campus television has
been splendid. President of the class of
1G57, Frank Romano, was on campus after
the sets were installed, and he was sure all
of his classmates would be happy in the
knowledge that the students were getting
so much enjoyment out of them.

FOUR

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

March, 1958

Sputnik Ard American Education

Alumni have recently been reading much about "the plight
of the colleges," "weaknesses in our educational system," "gov-
ernment subsidies to education." "future enrollment problems,"
etc.

The situation is not quite as bad as one would be led to
think. We quote here some statements that have been more
carefully prepared by responsible individuals, and which are
more reassuring.

President Eisenhower Writes to the Colleges

In a per.sonal letter addressed to colleges of the United
States, through the president of the Association of American
Colleges, read at its Miami Convention. .Januarj- 7. President
Eisenhower wrote:

As our Nation faces serious pressures from beyond our
shores, there are calls from many voices for a fresh appraisal
of American thinking about higher education and the American
approach to it. Of concern, also, are changes and developments
in the world's estimate of what education should be and especi-
ally its use by .some nations as a political and propaganda
weapon.

There are, I feel, three fundamental pur-
poses of higher education that merit re-
emphasis in any such appraisal. The first
of these is: To inspire and so to motivate
students that they will commit themselves
to achiexing the ultimate within their
capacity. The second is: To foster a
sound understanding of the Western cul-
ture of which they are a part, thus obtain-
ing also a frame of reference for the study
of other cultures. The third purpose is:
To teach the manifold responsibilities of
men and women who are citizens in a free
.society.

The value of these purposes has been
proved through generations of American
higher education. Today, the need for their
more perfect achievement is many times
greater than ever before.

Miami Convention

At its Miami Convention held Jan. 5-7,
the National Lutheran Educational Confer-
ence adopted two special resolutions of in-
terest to Alumni of Lutheran Colleges.
President G. Morris Smith took part in the
proceedings of this convention.

1. Concern for Man's Relations Rather
Than Man's Inventions

Man in his continuing attempts to un-
derstand the universe has crossed new
frontiers. He has harnessed the power of
the atom, penetrated outer space, and
caused his own satellites to encircle the
earth. To contemplate the misu.se of this
power is frightening. We believe this
power to be a gift of God to be used for
the benefit of all people.

Our concern is not so much with man's
discoveries and invention as with people
who flaunt God's law pertaining to man's
relation to his neighbor and to his use of
powers hurtful to man.

Therefore, we pledge ourselves anew,
and with the deepest urgency, to make full
use of the opportunities open to the edu-
cational institutions of the church and in
keeping with the will of God. in making
clear to all men that God is still God and

that man cannot disobey God's law except
to his own hurt.

II. Grants to Students Rather Than Sub-
sidies to Institutions

1. It is to the best interests of all edu-
cation that any program of Federal sup-
port permit and encourage the full and
free operation and development of the dual
system of education, public and private,
as it has developed in our country.

2. The support of education by grants
to individual students permits a broader
support of American higher education than
is the case when such support consists of
subsidies to institutions.

3. Since the need for trained leadership
is diverse and is often most serious where
least apparent, the greatest contribution to
the national welfare will be financial assist-
ance to students on a broad basis, giving
priority to individual qualifications and per-
.sonal need rather than to vocational objec-
tives and interests.

Yale University Conference

At a conference on "America's Human
Resources to Meet the Scientific Challenge"
held at Yale University. Feb. 3-4. Dr. Lee
DuBridge. President of the California In-
stitute of Technology, sounded the key-note
of the conference when he .said:

"I. Mr. Citizen: Remember that the
present educational crisis did not begin
with Sputnik I, nor will it end when we
have more and bigger satellites in their
orbits than the Russians have. Our edu-
cational crisis arises because we in Amer-
ica—to maintain our political and economic
system — must educate more people to
higher levels than any .society ever before
attempted in all history. Unfortunately,
as we have struggled with the problems of
numbers we have let our intellectual stand-
ards slip — and it is now time to 'pull up
our socks' and restore intellectual quality
in our school system from top to bottom.

"II. However, Mr. Citizen, we do not do
this by copying the Russians. 'They have

built an efficient system to serve the tech-
nical needs of the state, i We have built a
system well adapted to free the minds of
170.000.000 people. And 170,000.000 free and
well trained minds in a democratic society
need not tear any challenge. All we need
to do is make sure our educational system
really aids and encourages its students to
use their minds to full capacity.

"HI. Finally. Mr. Citizen, you have too
long gone under the misapprehension that
you could get a good educational system
for practically nothing. You thought that
paying a few dollars school tax on your
house, supporting your boy in a good fra-
ternity at college, and sending in a $10
check to your alumni fund each year was
all you had to do. You thought that "the
government' and Mr. Rockefeller would
somehow do the rest. You were wrong.
When the Ford Foundation made a mag-
nificent gift of over a quarter of a billion
dollars in endowment to the private col-
leges of the country last year, the nation
suddenly learned that what the.se colleges
needed was not a quarter of a billion, but
over six billion dollars — or a quarter of a
billion dollars every year. Nobody but you,
Mr. Citizen, can pay that bill. And you
can do it quite readily by just lifting your
total contribution to education, througli
taxes and gifts, from $2 out of every $100
of total personal income to $3 — and keep-
ing at that level, or higher, as the gross
national product rises. So far. Mr. Citizen,
your local and .state taxes and gifts have
not been enough. So now Uncle Sam is
about to come along and lift a few more
dollars from your purse to help out. But
if you'll run homo and vote quickly for a
higher school tax— and .send twice as much
to Alma Mater next year, you can keep
Uncle Sam from getting into the educa-
tional business any deeper. If you don't —
then Uncle Sam will do the job for you be-
cau.se Uncle Sam can't afTord for America
not to have a first class educational sys-
tem." J

March, 1958

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

FIVE

O. U. h J-^ roil A Of

JACKEY McKEEVER

It is. of course, sheer coincidence in this
our Centennial Year, that Jackey McKeever
should receive such wide-spread acclaim
for her success in her chosen field.

Jackey, out of college a mere five years,
now has her name in bright lights on
Broadway. Perhaps such success comes
only once every one hundred years.

The play-bill for New York's very suc-
cessful "0 Captain" reads "Starring Tony
Randall and Abbe Lane, and Introducing
Jacquelin McKeever."

A Jose Ferrar production. "O Captain"
is considered to be a smash hit and ac-
cording to one Broadway report is com-
pletely sold out for the balance of the sea-
son.

Coming to S.U. from Catassaqua. Pa..
I referred by Lewis Howells '37 1 Jackey
worked diligently with her piano and voice
and in 1952 received her B.S. degree in
Music Education. After teaching for two
years in Fairfield, N. J. she came to the
attention of producers because of a small
part she carried in summer stock at the
Paper Mill Playhouse. Millburn, N. J.
From there Jackey's ascent has been like
that of the proverbial rocket. She sang
the leads in the summer stock productions
of "Oklahoma." "Finian's Rainbow" and
"Wish You Were Here." She also ap-
peared in a leading role in the "Buick
Dynorama Road Show" covering 7.000
miles across the United States.

Jackey was on campus last Alumni Day
and was introduced at the e\ening ban-
quet. She has been very generous in men-
tioning Susquehanna in all of her inter-
views.

Alumni, everywhere, take pride in
Jackey's success and wish her many hap-
py years in show business.

Centennial Alumni Day to be Best yet.
Prominent Alumnus to Receive Achievement
Award. Ten Classes to hold Reunions.

Alumni day. in this our Centennial Year,
should be an outstanding event in the his-
tory of the University.

A strong committee, composed of Ray-
mond P. Garman. Sr. Pres. Alumni Assc.
Atty. Alvin W. Carpenter. Newton Kerstet-
ter. Harold Benion. B. Mary Shipe, Clyde R.
Spitzner. Janet Rohrbach. Fred Billman
and representatives from the Alumni Office,
has set in motion plans for an interesting
day's program.

The high-light of the day will be the
presentation of the Outstanding Achieve-
ment Award to a prominent alumnus se-
lected by the Award Committee, whose
members are Atty. Alvin W. Carpenter.
Chairman, of Sunbury, Mr. W. Alfred
Streamer of Philadelphia and Dr. Reed
Speer of Pittsburgh. Following the presen-
tation of the award for outstanding achieve-
ment. Dr. John I. Woodruff will read his
"Ode to Susquehanna."

Reunion plans are well founded with the
following classes celebrating anniversaries:
1908, 1913, 1918, 1923, 1928, 1933, 1938, 1943,
1948, 1953.

Visiting alumni will be interested in see-
ing the new music building and progress
being made on the addition to the Library.

At a later date the day's program will
be sent to all alumni.

Plan Now for

CENTENNIAL
ALUMNI DAY

Saturday, May 24

Agathas Christie's "The Mousetrap." was presented very successfully by the Susque-
hanna Players on February 27. 28 and March 1. Under the direction of Mr. James P.
Peterson of the Department of English the play received wide acclaim. Shown above are
Miss Suzanne Tharp of Selinsgrove and Robert White of Morrisville, Pa.

SIX

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

March. 1958

- Susquehannans on Parade - We Missed the Tossup !

ft\*) Lt. Col. Russell P. Knoebel, released
^J Irom actnc duty on Oct. 31. 1957
from the Air Force, is living at 756 Sun
Lane. Novato. Calif.

ft\p Dr. Christie Zimmerman ha.s re-
^J turned to Andhra. India, as Man-
ager of the Bible Training School for Wo-
men, following a 15 months furlough in the
U. S. Roger Blough was one of three win-
ners of this year's Steven Honor Awards
for ■notable achievement in their fields".
as announced by Stevens Institute of Tech-
nology.

Joi Dick Scharfe, former sales manager
J I and \ice President of June Dairy
Products, now heads his own company, the
•Richard A. Scharfe Co." As a manufac-
turers' representative, he represents prin-
cipals from Switzerland. Norway. Den-
mark. Holland and several in the U. S.

y*\*\ Col. William R. Swarm recently re-
JJ turned from an 18.000 mile, forty-
four day tour of the Pacific Command area.
Col. Swarm is Director of Civil Affairs and
Military Government. Pearl Harbor, Ha-
waii.

*0C ■^°^" ^" ^^S"'*"® ^3** presented with
J 3 S300.0() casii award and certificate
by Brig. Gen. F. T.
Vorhees. for superior
performance of his
job in the Transpor-
tation Services Divi-
sion during 1956-57.
Mr. Maguire. his wife
and three daughters,
live in Sagamihara.
35 miles southwest of
Tokyo.

Erie I. Shobert, It has recently been made
Manager of Research for the Stackpole Car-
bon Co. They are in the process of setting
up a new research facility, which should
be one of the finest in the country in this
field.

'37

Clyde R. Spitzner, School Board Di-
rector of the Haverford Twp. Public
Schools, is listed this year as a Moderator
on the School Board Institute of Temple
University. Robert Moser, in a recent is-
sue of the New 'S'ork Sunday Times, re-
ceived praise for his T.V. program "Leave
it to Beaver." Working out of Hollywood,
Moser, with his partner Joe Connelly, has
had much success as a writer-producer for
radio and T.V.

X'44^;:

Jim Wert gets credit for the
clever drawing on page 8. Re-
cuperating in Samuel G. Dixon Sanitarium.
South Mountain. Pa., he has found time for

one of his many talents. "Mrs. Jim" is
becoming well-known to many alumni
through her work in the .Alumni Office,

f AQ William S. Clark, now Editor of
40 Vour Church Magazine," has just
published a book, titled. "Building the New
Church." He is co-author of 'The Story
of Susquehanna University 18.58-19.S8"

'50

Donald F. Wohlsen has been elected

;in oHicer ol the Philadelphia Nation-
al Bank. Dick Westervelt is a copywriter
with Fulton-Morrissey Co., Chicago. Pa-
tricia Hooti has had a research study re-
ported in "Education Research." This
study was titled "The Effectiveness of
Closed-Circuit Television in the Teaching
of the Principles of the .Mphabctical Short-
luind System."

Jr*-! Lew Drumm, Jr. has co-authored
J I an article published in "Personnel
and Guidance Journal." under the title of.
"Human Engineering— A New Occupation."
Lew. after completing work toward a Mas-
ter's degree in Personnel Psychology, .spent
two years as research psychologist for the
Ordnance Corps. Since his discharge he
has been working for the Gen. Chem. Div.
of Allied Chem. and Dye Corp. Joan Se-
christ Thompson is the co-author of a sci-
entific article published recently in "Pho-
tographic Science and Engineering." Title
of the article is "Some A.spects for the
.Mechanism of Development with a Substi-
tuted p-Phenylenediamine; The Kinetics
of Physical and Chemical De\elopment."
Mrs. Thompson is employed in the Re-
.search Lab. of Eastman Kodak Co.

'55

Paul Nestler, Lt. jg. left the U.S.

last Nov. to take a group of scien-
tists to Ellsworth Station, Antartica. Jo-
anne Quick is in California where she plans
to remain for an indefinite period with her
brother. Her address is Travis Air Force
Base. Apt. 4. Bldg. 414. Fairfield. Cal.

'56

Bob Gulick, now in service, con-
tinues to combine his college inter-
ests of music and ath-
letics. He is Direc-
tor of his Base Choir
which was named
"TOPS in TAC" and
which has taken first
place in Air Force
competition. In base-
ball. Bob led his team
last year with a bat-
ting average of .426.
George Orren has joined the faculty of S.U.
as part-time instructor in the Dep't. of Bus-
iness Administration.

Bob Gulick

Susquehanna's Crusaders did their best,
but you can't tight height! And that we
need to compete with most of the other col-
leges on the schedule.

Basketball Coach John Barr says: "If
you know of a boy. a good clean-cut boy,
about 6' 8". around 235 lbs. with eyes like
saucers and hands like hams, send him to
Susquehanna!" Coach Barr is quick to add
that he must also have brains.

Starting the season with prospects that
were not too bright. Barr. in his fir.st year
with the Crusaders, whipped a green squad
into a smooth working machine that came _
close to a .500 season. ■

Keith Tyler, one of Ed PfeifTer's boys
from Weatherly. and last year's team-mate
of the fabulous Frank Romano, showed
surprising scoring strength in his .season's
average of 23.1. At onetime he ranked 3rd
in the nation 'small colleges i with an aver-
age of 28.0.

Tyler was selected to the All-Pennsyl-
vania State Second Team, and received
honorable mention in his Conference and as
a Little Ail-American.

Losing only one player through gradu-
ation I Gerry Herbster* the Crusaders
should have several good seasons ahead of
them.

March, 1958

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEVEN

Just Married . . »

Sister Ann Bell '55 to the Re\ . Edwin R.
Eastman. May 4, 1957 in Linthicum
Heights. Md. Ruth Osborn "54 was
bridesmaid.

Muriel Behrens \r)9 to David Wise '57. Dec.
26. 1957. David is with the Bio-chem-
istry Dep't. at the Univ. of Penna.

The Rev. James B. Diffenderfer '38 to Miss
Ruth Nancy Bar\inski of Wilkes-Barre,
Dec. 26. 1957.

Helen Frerichs '58 to Lewis Post '57, Feb.
8. in .Jamaica, L. I. Helen is working for
Crum and Forster in Newark, while Lew
is employed by the C.P.A. firm of Has-
kins and Sills.

Marjorie Mae Kostenbauder '56 to William
Harrison Finley of Danvers. Mass.. Jan.
18. Faye Kostenbauder '54 and Charlotte
Meerbach '56 were attendants.

Sister Gladys Moore '56 to Anton R. Thum-
hart, Jr. Dec. 14. 1957, in Berwick, Pa.
Sister Gladys is parish worker in the
First Lutheran Church. Carlisle, while
her husband is completing his studies at
Gettysburg Seminary.

John Franklin Shannon '54 to Miss Velma
Jean Boyd. Feb. 14. They are making
their home Lexington, Kentucky.

Junior Co-eds

Avots, a son. Waldemar. to Mr. '55 and

Mrs. Ivars Avots.
Bonawritz, a son. Daniel Gordan. to Mr. and

Mrs. 'Margaret Gordan '55 1 Marvin Bon-

awitz. Feb. 25. 1958.
Church, a daughter. Barbara Elizabeth, to

Mr. '54 and Mrs. (Helen Spaeth x'56i

William Church. Jan. 22, 1958.
Goetz, a son to Dr. '49 and Mrs. (Doris

Wanbaugh '49) Robert L. Goetz. Feb. 12.

1958.
Howling, a son, Kenneth George, to Mr. .50

and Mrs. (Bernice Jockem '52 • Roger

Howling. July 23. 1957.
Owen, a son. David John, to Mr. and Mrs.

(Dorothy Gardner '49 • James Owen. Jan.

28. 1958.
Powell, a daughter. Julia .Ann. to Mr. and

Mrs. (Jean Derr '491 Clifford Powell.

Oct. 22. 1957.
Reilly, a daughter. Virginia Evelyn to Ml'.

'49 and Mrs. (Marilyn Beers '511 James

Reilly. Jan. 11. 1958.
Riegel, a son. Stephen Ellswroth. to Dr. '47

and .Mrs. George Riegel. Jan. 14. 1958.
Robinson, a son. James Bretrand to Mr.

and Mrs. (Ruth Smith '52 1 Jack Robin-
son. Jan. 21. 19.58.
Spangler, a son. Charles William, to Mr. '52

and .Mrs. Jacob M. Spangler. Feb. 19,

1958.
Stahl, a daughter. Deborah Ruth, to Mr. '54

and Mrs. (Mary Ellen Krebs '55) Karl N.

Stahl, Mav 3, 1957.

Sports Day at Susquehanna

\ surprise visitor to campus on March 1 was Mrs. Janice Christian Feltman who par-
ticipated in a Sports Day program with her girls from the Bryn Mawr School of Nursing.
Show above are Mrs. Feltman. Miss Besty McDowell. S.U. co-ed Phys. Ed. Director and
captains of both teams.

Thompson, a daughter. Ami Jane, to Mr.
and Mrs. (Joan Sechrist '53) William
Thompson, Jan. 31, 1958.

Vandersluis, a daughter, Wendy Kay, to
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Vandersluis 'Ann
Schumacher x'54) Jan. 9, 1958,

NECROLOGY

Dr. George R. Ulrich '86. Susquehanna's
oldest alumnus, died in the Abington
Memorial Hospital. Jan. 22. At the time
of his death he was ninety-six years old
and was the only surviving member of
his class.

Dr. Lawrence V. Dodd '30. died suddenly
in his home at Lawrence, L. L. on Feb.
8. He is survived by his wife and two
children.

Mrs. Ethel Harter Hubler x'16, wife of
Harry G. Hubler '12, passed away Jan.
30. at her home in Pittsburgh.

Paul W. Hettes '25. died at his home in
Scranton. Pa. on Jan. 13.

John M. Kennedy '29. died May 30, 1957,
at his home in Nanticoke. Pa.

Dr. Charles M. Nicholas '18. Pastor Emer-
itus of English Church. Pottsville, died
Jan. 17.

Jay M. Riden '20. died in the Lewistown
Hospital. Mar. 16. Surviving are his wife,
the former Helen Fetterhoff '18 and two
children.

Miss Marion Ruth Zimmerman 'S'/. dieti in
Geisinger Memorial Hospital, Mar. 4,
after an illness of three months.

EIGHT

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

March. 1958

Help! Help!

Attention all Susquehanna Alumni! We
need your help!

The Alumni Office is putting on its war
paint and getting ready to dance around
the ceremonial fire! Alumni day is al-
most upon us and we have too many Un-
knowns. Unclaimed, and evidently Uncar-
ing Alumni.

So HELP! We need you, all of you to
dig down into your address books, desks,
and cubby-holes to find and send us the
addresses of any of the names listed here.
Until we track down these persons you will
find a list like this appearing in each issue
of the "Quarterly." The address given is
the last known address.

Harry J. Ahlbrandt Oil. 61 HuUon St., Wilkt^
Barre. Pa. „, „

Martha Louise .Albert 'SI. 38 Glen Terrace,
Siotin. N. Y.

Joseph M. Almi-da '06, Mcrida. Yucatan Mexico

John Ambicki '31. Hotel Sehroeder. Milwaukee.
Wise

Mary Klinabeth Andei-son '23. 523 S. 55th St.
I'hila. Pa. , . ,

Mrs. Ceorjre Anne x. K lOT-Lincoln Apts. Lan-
caster and Overbrook. Phila. Pa- .

Ethel E. Aunirst '31. 223 UriKKs St. HarrlsburK.
Po. _

Earic B. Aurand '12. SelinsRiovc. Pa.

Charles E. Baer x. 745 E. 11th Ave. Euitene. Ore.

Paul N. Baker '31. Espy. Pa.

^';"Th^d:™"Ro''dKe,-s Barrett '28. 63, Wilshire

Blvd. Santa Monica. Calif.
Louis H. Battcrsby '02. Phila. Pa.
Frank J. Baviti ■2S. M W. Church St. Nantlcoke.

Paul Russel Beaver. Aaro-sburg. Pa.

Lloyd F. Bedford '31. Edgewood R'd. BiriKhamton.
N. Y.

H. Daniel Beigh. Jr. '50

Harriet Mildred Bell, 99 Maiihatlan St. .XshUy.
Pa.

Herbert N. Bell '08. 125 N. 26th St. Mt. Penn.
Reading. Pa.

Earl L. Bernstine '50. Parkwood Manor Apt.
P.narth at State R'd. Upper Darby. Pa.

Catherine S. Bier '39. 23 Cedar St. Alexandria,
Va.

Creston R. Billow '23. Fairview St. Mt Joy. Pa.

Frederick William Biltz '13. Y.M.C.A. Reading.
Pa.

Reno E. Bingaman. Troxelville. Pa.

The Rev. G. Robert Booth 'iU PleasaTit Valley.
N. Y.

Jennie Botdorf '19, 561 21st Ave. Altoona. Pa.

Lucille Clarissa Boush. Beverly Place, Little Rock.
Ark.

George T. Bowen '29. 70 W. Union St. Wilkes
Barre. Pa.

Marjorie J. Bower '.18. Y.W.C.A. Columbus. Ohio

Leroy N. Bowes. Esq. '12. 1234 N. 41st St. W.
Phila. Pa.

Mabel Sue Boyer "28. 592 S. Main St. Chambers-
burg. Pa.

Ira Bradford x45

Hilda M. Brennaman. 209 Montgomery Ave. Hol-
lidaysburc. Pa.

Mrs. Helen Harris Br(H>ks '44,

Harrison Brown '07. Pennn. Furnace. Pa.

Jack A. Brown '51 3322 N. 13th St. Phila. 40.
Pa.

George S. Bullock '25. '2004 Packard Bldg. 15th &
Ch.-stnul Sts Phila. P.i

Mm. Kathirine Foehl Burrell '04. 1220 Perkiomen
Ave. Reading. Pa.

Mrs. Esther Printzenhof Burria x'lO. State Home.
Muncy. Pa.

The Rev. L. A. Bush x, 271 S. Hanover St. Car-
lisle. Pa.

Mary Ella Butler '12. Rcedsvillc. Pa.

Che«ler A. Byers '42. 1519 Jackson Dr. Sacra-
mento. Calif.

.Albert S. Carlwright '30. 6320 Argyl St. Lawn-
dale, Pa.

Shu Yun Chan '52. 434 W 120th St. N. Y. 27.
N. Y.

Amelia M. Chick '30, Pottsville. Pa.

Edward J. Chmura '40. 644 Orchard St. Peely,
Pa.

Max C. A Mildred Pntt. i~on Clark '26. 1652 Tay-
lor Place. W^illiamspoi t. Pa.

Francis A. Clifford '36. 6026 Walnut St. Kansa.«
City 2. Mo.

J. Donald Cochrane '09. 118 W. Henry St. Spar-
tenberg. S. C.

Edith Gertrude Cole. 1660 Penn St. Denver, Colo.

THE SUSQUEHANNA^|JNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

POSTMASTER— Please notify if undelivered
Entered at Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania Post Office as Second Class Matter

No Matter .... Whence you Haiil,
Come To S.U's, 1958 /Alumni D^y/

Saturday, May 24.

Calvin H. Conrad. Jr. '40. 6601 Nebraska Ave.

Tampa. Fla.
Harrv F. Conrad '04. 136 N. I'"ront St. Cuyahoga

Falls, Ohio
Mrs. Muriel Phillips Conway. Jr. '49.
Harry J. Crouse '19. 61 53rd. S. Main St. Akron.

Ohio
Olive Marie Daniel '19. Ashland. Pa.
Carrie Alberta Cupper '19. Tyrone. Pa.
Mrs. Marian Kimmel Darsie x. 197 High St.

Berlin. Pa.
Harriet P. Davies '29
Elizabeth Dean '31, 6907 Springfield Ave. Phila.

Pa.
Leon Decker x'13. Veteran's Administration. Ly-

ors. N. J.
John F. Delay '30, R.D. 1, Mt. Top. Pa.
Earl B. Dieffenbach x
Mrs. Joan Diggin Krauss "54, 337 Smyscr St.

York. Pa.
Martha O. Dilling '29. 184 Lake Ave. Saratoga

Springs. N. Y.
Rita Dillon '33. Galeton. Pa.
Jesse Guy Dixon '31. 44 Walnut St. Wilkes Barre.

Pa.
Robert P. Donncll '31. 1600 Sheridan S. Euclid.

Ohio
Robert & Margaret Williams Dornsife '49. 1420

Chew St. Allentown. Pa.
Vera Duboy '53. 320 E. 70th St.. N. Y. 21, N. Y,
George W. Dumbauld '29, Indian Head, Pa.

J. Robert Dunlap '52. 57 Wcstmiriister R'd. Bklyn
IS. N. Y.

Mrs Ruth E. Laks Dunn '48. 85 Dartmcuth Cen-
ter. W. Newton. Pa.

Florence M. Dnnwoody '06. Barnestown. Pa.

Chester C. Dwinchi '22. Wilkes Barre. Pa.

Arthur M. Easterbrook. 806 N. Broom St.. Wil-
mington. Del.

Merger F. Edlund. '26. Sugargrove. Pa.

Clarinee B. Eichman. '28. 108 Chestnut St.. Man-
chester. Conn.

Mrs. Regina Merla Elbright. x'08. 7972 Provident
Rd., Phila.. Pa.

J. R. Ely. Elizabethville. Pa.

David Ertley. x" . Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Va.

Hinrv F. Feitusch. '28. Luzerne. Pa.

Carl W. Feld. x'27. 229 Shawnee Rd.. Ardm<iic
Pa.

Mrs. Jeanne Fenner Helm. '42. 314 Long Bea. li
Ave.. Freeport. L. I.. N. Y.

Ml-s. Buela Brosius Fisher. '07. '08. 816 Loraine
Ave.. Springfield. 111.

Roy J. Folk. '13. Springs. Pa.

Mrs. Catherire Fox Parks, x'47.

Wilfred W. Fuge. x'28. 143 Hodge Ave.. Buffalo.
N. Y.

Staunton C. Funk, c/o Caribbean Architect. Eng.
P. O. Box 604. Port of Spain Island. Trini-
dad. B. W. I.

Joseph J. Gaffney. x'26. 92 Second Avd.. West-
niiiiit. Johnstown. Pa.

LIBRA ^'.^
SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY

Vol. XXVII

June. 1958

No. 4

This years Centennial Commencement Exercises, held out of doors in a beautiful setting between Gustavus ."Mdolphus and Bogar Hall,
saw eighty-six seniors receive their degrees, and a well known alumnus Robert Newton Troutman of the class of '26 receive the
honorary degree of Doctor of Pedagogy. The Commencement address was delivered by the Right Honorable James F.
Henninger of AUentown who said. "One of the most important steps in your life is your next step." S.U. alum-
nus, the Rev. John G. Gensel of the Lutheran Church of the Advent. N.Y.C., delivered the Baccalaure-
ate sermon on Friday evening.

TWO

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

June. 1958

Dignitaries at Centennial Commencement

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L. to R. Dean Russell Gait. Robert N. Troutman, who received the honorary degree of
Doctor of Pedagogy, the Rev. John F. Harkins. President of the Board of Directors. Dr.
G. Morris Smith, the Hon. James F. Henninger, Commencement Speaker, and the Rev.
Robert W. Koons, who received the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity.

Centennial Year Coming to Close With

Alumni Playing Important Part in All Events

Susquehanna has come to the end of her centennial year.

With Convocation in September setting the pace for a series of special events, the
year has been a memorable one. And in every event members of the Alumni Associ-
ation, proud as peacocks, played an important role.

Successfully coming through one hundred difficult years is something of which any-
one might be proud, and those who have read Clark and Wilson's recently published book
"The Story of Su.squehanna University", have found in it the .story of many trying years
as well as the story of many triumphs.

After all, the product of an educational institution is its graduates, and the institution
is successful just in proportion to the success of its graduates or alumni.
One Centennial event after another ""

brought a succession of successful alumni
to the attention of the public. And that's
the way it should have been, for there's no
point in having a celebration unless there
is someone to whom honor can be paid.

And the alumni responded magnificently
to special centennial projects that required
more than $700,000. Alumni President Gar-
man, on .'Mumni Day reported that the
alumni had contributed $40,809.70 to the
Centennial Fund, while several thousand

dollars more had been contributed by
alumni to the Fund through their churches.
More than two hundred became members
oi the Century Club, contributing $100 or
more to the Fund.

When the cheering dies down, what will
Susquehanna have to show for all her cele-
brating'.' There will be at least three
things. She will have two new beautiful
buildings, the University's Endowment
Fund will have been increased to a million

dollars and her .acuity will find a little
e.xtra in their pay envelopes.

But you like to have friends at your
parties. And the Alumni welcomed many
friends who became partners in the great
celebration. The Central Pennsylvania
Synod of the United Lutheran Church,
proud of one of its institutions, gave gener-
ously to the Centennial Fund and did a
magnificent job in bringing clo.ser together
the Church and the College.

The Women's Au.\iliary had worked long-
er in preparation for the big event than
any other organization. For eleven years
the members had worked tirelessly toward
the raising of $48.01)0 for the new music
building. Recognising this prodigious en-
deavor. Pres. Garman at the banquet on
.Mumni Day presented .Mrs. G. Morris
■Smith with a token of a|)preciation from
ihu alumni. Mrs. Smith had many helpers,
but her skill in organizing the auxiliary
members around this project is recognized
by all.

.And now Susquehanna University enters
her second hundred years. What does the
future hold for her'' The answer lies not
only in a wise administration and a benev-
olent church, but a great part of the
answer must be found in those who have
come through her class rooms— those alum-
ni who will support her with their loyalties
and their contributions, those alumni who
will speak well of her in public places, and
those who will stand with her when she is
again in need.

The Rev. John G Geii.i 1 io. Baccalaureate
speaker, and President Smith, leave Pine
Lawn to join academic procession to Trin-
ity Church.

II^kIL^kJ^*^*"'."*'"''^^^ matter September 26, 1931, at the Post Office at Selinsgrove, Pa., under the Act of August 24. 1912.
Published four times a year by Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove. Pa., in months of September, December, March and June.

June, 1958

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

THREE

Al. Pres. Carman
Re-elected for 2nd
Term. Plugs Fund

Dear Alumni:

II was a great honor to the officers of
our Alumni Association to have been re-
elected for the next term. We again prom-
ise to discharge our duties and exercise our
privileges to bring honor and esteem to
the Alumni Association and especially to
Dear Old Susquehanna University.

We certainly had a great year of cele-
bration on the campus, and all the college
organizations deserve our highest praise
for the programs during the Centennial
Year.

Many of the Alumni who took \ital part
in our program, were behind the scenes.
The officers want to thank them again for
their unselfish devotion. The record break-
ing attendance of old "Grads" was a big
factor in our success.

We are mindful of the tremendous sac-
rifices and foresight of the church and
other friends who supported and encour-
aged Susquehanna during the first one
hundred years. We are sincerely thankful
to them.

Now it is left to us to go forward to
greater heights. It can be done with the
cooperation demonstrated in this Centen-
nial Year.

May I take this opportunity to congratu-
late the class of 1958 and to invite you to
participate in the Alumni programs. Go
forth to success in life with the blessing
and encouragement of the Alumni Associ-
ation. We are proud of you.

Now it is time to get back to our Alumni
Loyalty Fund program. Much of our
interest in the Centennial Year has been
consumed in special events and as a re-
sult the Loyalty Fund has suffered.

Although many of the pledges to the
Centennial Fund have been paid, some are
now overdue. Please take note.

A good basis for our contributions can
be calculated from the fact that we paid
approximately one-third of the true cost
of our education while in college. Why
not try to discharge your debt to your
Abna Mater by paying the other two-thirds
along with a fair rate of interest.

It was a pleasure to serve you and a
challenge to continue in such service.
Sincerely,

Raymond P. Garman. Sr.. President
General Alumni Association

DR. GEORGE E. FISHER

Dr. George E. Fisher, beloved Professor
Emeritus of Chemistry at Susquehanna
University, entered into the fuller life on
June 11, 1958.

Born in Snyder County on January 17.
1869, he graduated from Missionary Insti-
tute in 1888. In 1891 he received the Ph.B.
degree from Bucknell University, and in
1905 the Ph.D. degree from Illinois Wesley-
an. After teaching several years at Buck-
nell, he came to Susquehanna in 1896 where
he taught continuously until 1946, when he
expressed his wish to retire as he rounded
out a half century of service to his Alma
Mater.

As Professor of Chemistry he had brought
the department of Natural Science to a
high degree of eminence. A man of gen-
uine scholarship, Dr. Fisher was interested
in the all around development of the Uni-
versity. He was one of the founders of the
.Alumni Association, and was always inter-
ested in the character of students as well
as in tlieir scholarship.

In commenting on Dr. Fisher's death,
Alumni President Garman said, "The pass-
ing of Dr. Fisher was a tremendous shock
to all Alumni. Those of us who studied
under him recall a fine Christian gentle-
man, a scholar and one who gave more
than his share of patience and energy in
the interest of his students and Susquehan-
na University. His guidance and enthusi-
asm in Alumni affairs was of inestimable
value."

President G. Morris Smith, who spoke at
the final obsequies, referred to Dr. Fisher
as a man of high standards. "Wherever
you found him, whether in the class-room.

NECROLOGY

Mrs. Ida Maneval Sheldon '07 widow of Dr.
E. Edwin Sheldon, former head of the
Conservatory of Music, died May 11, in
the Presser Home for Retired Musicians,
Phila. Mrs. Sheldon joined the faculty
immediately after her marriage to Dr.
Sheldon in 1906. teaching harmony and
music until 1910 when they joined the
faculty of Lebanon Valley College. After
ten years the Sheldons returned to Sus-
quehanna, where they remained until the
death of Dr. Sheldon in 1949.

Jacob Grieff Ott x, died unexpectedly in
the Sunbury Hosi)ital on May 22. He was
one of Central Pennsylvania's mo.st prom-
inent business men being the founder of
J. G. Ott Packagings Co. of Selinsgrove.
He is survived l>y his wife, a daughter,
Helen Ott Soper '28 and four grandchil-
dren.

The Rev. Dr. H. D. Hoover '99. died in the
Gettysburg Hospital, May 11. He gradu-
ated from Susquehanna and the Theo-
logical Seminary in 1902 and taught in
the Theological Department of the Uni-
versity from 1907 until 1909. Later he
served on the faculty of Gettysburg
Theological Seminary from 1926 to 1952.
Dr. Hoover maintained to the end a live-
ly interest in Susquehanna.

Chester A. Beam '33, died Dec. 28 in Flush-
ing. Mich. Mr. Beam spent twenty-three
years as a teacher and administrator in
Cooper Township. Ill health forced him
to retire in 1951 and in 1955 he suffered
a severe stroke which paralyzed him
completely until his death.

Jay M. Riden '20 beloved teacher and var-
sity football coach at Sunbury High
School from 1927 through 1932, died Mar.
16 in the Lewistown Hospital. While at
Susquehanna he was an all-round ath-
lete. He is survived by his wife, the
former Helen Fetterolf, who is a native
of Selinsgrove, two children, two sisters
and one grandchild.

Helen E. 'Yeingst '27, died May 23 in the
Carlisle, Pa. Hospital. Miss Yeingst
taught in the Marple-Newtown High
School for twenty-five years. The new
library at the Marple-Newtown Senior
High School was named in her honor
earlier this year. She is survived by her
mother.

as a churchman, citizen, or neighbor he
exemplified the desu'e for excellence and
the warm friendliness of the Christian,"
said Dr. Smith.

All five children of Dr. Fisher are grad-
uates of Susquehanna. They are: Char-
lotte Fisher Wilson '20, deceased; Harold
Y. Fisher '20; Mrs. Gertrude F. Jones '29;
Dr. Lawrence C. Fisher '31 and Dr. Roscoe
L. Fisher '32.

FOUR

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

June, 1958

— Susquehannans on Parade —

'15

Mrs. Jessie Pleasant Coxe, Lock
Ha\en High School teacher served
on Gov. Leader's special Committee of
One Hundred Professional and Lay mem-
bers to study Educational Needs for Penna.

'19

years
grove

f*)*) Loth*
^^ elect

'25

Harry I. Frymire retired at the end
of this school year after forty-six

years in the field of education in Selins-

grove area schools.

Luther A. Fisher of Shillington. was
Lted a Director of the Loyal Pro-
tective Life Ins. Co. of Boston. Mr. Fish-
er's organization has led the company in
production for eight consecutive years.

Roger M. Blough received the hon-
orary degree of Doctor of Laws
from Trinity College. Hartford. Conn, at
the .hine Commencement Exerci.ses.

The Rev. Edward T. Bollinger was

installed as Assoc. Pastor and Min-
ister of Youth of the Parish of the Eternal
Hills on the 25th anniversary of his ordi-
nation. His daughter Ann is organist of
the Eraser Valley Community Presbyter-
ian Church, Colo.

'30

'36

The Tl

'37

The Rev. Jerome V. Guss of Al-

toona has been named a Director of
The Theological Seminary at Gettysburg.

Clyde R. Spiti-

ner is now Di-
rector of Radio Sales
and Programs for
WEIL, Phila. He as-
sumed his new posi-
tion Mar. 31. He has
also been elected
President of the Poor
Richard Club, oldest
and largest advertis-
ing organization in the world.

Stephen Owen was elected to the
Hermosa Beach, Calif. School Board.
He has been a teacher for twelve years at
Gardena High School.
> i 1 Leon E. Krouse is now Assistant

'Jl Professor on the faculty of the Col-
lege of Business Administration at Lehigh
University.
>i(" The Rev. Celo Leitzel was installed

'f J this spring as Pastor of the Wolfe's
Cross Roads Lutheran parish. He had been
Pastor of the Muddy Creek parish, Lan-
caster Co.

Clyde R. Spltzner

'39

19.5s Football Schedule

Oct. 4 Ursinus H

Oct. 11 Swarthmore A

Oct. 18 Dickinson H

Oct. 25 Grove City A

Nov. 8 Wagner A

Nov. 15 Haverford H

'50

Albert P. Molinaro's appointment
as Account Exec, with Lewis & Gil-
man, Inc., Phila. ad-
\ertising and public
relations firm, was
announced May 1 by
the agency president.
Marjorle L. Spogen
received a first prize
award in a state-wide
Editorial and Feature
Story contest on Em-
ployment of the Phy-
She is on the staff

Albert P. Molinaro

sically Handicapped

of the Sunburv Dailv Item.

'51

'54

The Rev. William J. Foster, Jr. is

now minister of the Reynoldsville
First Presbyterian Church. He and his
wife the former Frances A. Savage '49. and
their two children moved from Elysburg
to the new parish in February.
>CO Jackey McKeever has been given
3^ the Outer Circle Critic's Award for
the season's "best featured performance by
a female." She is currently playing in
Jose Ferrar's production of "Oh Captain."

George B. Backer received his M.D.

degree at Hahnemann Medical Col-
lege. Phila., in June. He will serve his in-
ternship at Wilkes-Barre General Hospi-
tal. Rodger Edwin Rohrbaugh was ordain-
ed into the ministry of the United Lutheran
Church this June. Kenneth H. Bothwell re-
ceived his Ed.M from Rutgers University
on June 4. Orville H. Lauver is now with
Bendix .Aviation, in York, as a Contract
Administrator in the Engineering Sales
Dept.

Charles W. Coates has accepted a
call as Ass't. Pastor of St. Paul's
Lutheran Church in York. Frederick L.
Shilling who also graduated from Gettys-
burg this spring has accepted a call as
Ass't. Pastor at St. Matthew's Church of
York. He will assume his duties in the
fall. John Edward Barrett III was ordain-
ed to the Presbyterian Ministry June 22
and was installed as Pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church in Glassboro, Pa.

^CC. ^^''y Jane Solomon is taking ad-
jQ vanced work at the Opera Workshop
at the University ol New Mexico. She re-
cently had a leading role in the production
of "Orpheus and ICurydice." Marjorie Kos-
tenbauder Finley is working toward her
MA. at the State University of New York
Teacher's College at Fredonia.
'CQ Walter P. Benham, Jr. accepted a
Jo position with Esso Standard Oil Co.
and began work in May. William R. Hand
graduated from Recruit Training in May.
While in training he was appointed Chief
Petty Officer of his company.

'55

Record Crowd at
Dedication of
Heilman Hall

S.U. Women's Auxiliary See

Results Of Eleven Year EflFort

Susquehanna has had many special days
covering many events in this her Centen-
nial Year. Of these the most gratifying
perhaps was May 10. On this day Presi-
dent G. Morris Smith turned over the keys
of the finest music building in the East
to Dr. Percy M. Linebaugh. Director of
Susquehanna's School of Music. This sim-
ple act was the culmination of years of
work on the part of many people. It there-
fore brought heart-warming satisfaction to
a great many people who had shared in its
planning.

With close to 1,500 attending various
parts of the program during the day. Presi-
dent Smith, before turning over the keys,
said, "May this house be blessed in the ser-
vice of God."

Prior to the outdoor service of dedica-
tion, a Symposium for Educators in Music
was held in Susquehanna's Little Theatre.
The topic under discussion was "Is Our
Music Serving Society." Panelists for the
Symposium were: Dr. Earl Beach, Univer-
sity of Georgia; Dr. Frances Andrews,
Penn State University: Margaret Keiser,
Philadelphia: Robert Surplus. Shippens-
burg State Teachers College. Mr. William
O. Roberts, graduate of Susquehanna and
now President of the Eastern Division of
the Music Educators National Conference,
was Moderator for the panel.

During the afternoon the Women's .Aux-
iliary of Susquehanna presented a check
for $47,782.00 as a special gift to the new-
music building, terminating an eleven year
effort on their part. The money-raising
was accomplished through Remembrance
Book entries, with thousands of loving
remembrances bound up in the Golden,
the Blue and the Red books, to become a
permanent display in Heilman Hall.

Now that the Women's Auxiliary has
completed its eleven year effort toward
Heilman Hall, the members voted at their
annual meeting on May 10, a new project
to be centered in Student Living Quarters.
They authorized the appointment of a com-
mittee to work with the college in deter-
mining and executing this project.

On June 19, the Executive Committee
of the .Auxiliary, after hearing the recom-
mendations of this committee, voted to
begin the new project with the redecorat-
ing and refurnishing of the living room of
llassinger Hall.

June. 1958

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

FIVE

Scenes p'oni ^J^ellnian
^J^all rjjcdlcation

(II Fifteen hundred people were present
on May 10 when Susquehanna dedi-
cated its beautiful new music building.
Heilman Hall.

'21 President G. Morris Smith presents the
keys of Heilman Hall to Dr. Percy M.
Linebaugh. Director of Susquehanna's
Music Program.

(31 Symposium Panel. L. to R.: Mr. Wil-
liam 0. Roberts. '29 i moderator i: Dr.
Earl Beach, University of Georgia;
Margaret Keiser. '26; Dr. Percy M.
Linebaugh; Dr. Frances Andrews, Perm
State University; and Robert Surplus,
'45.

'41 Mrs. Charles A. Nicely. President of
the Women's Auxiliary of S.U., pre-
sents a check to President Smith com-
pleting the .Auxiliary's eleven year
effort toward the erection of Heilman
Hall.

SIX

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

June, 1958

L^enteiinial ..y^lum,

(1) Emeritus Group; (2) Emeritus Group; <3i Class of 1908; i4i Class of 1913; (5) Class of 1918; <6i Clas

June, 1958

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEVEN

l^eunion i^ic

I !i^ >'/*- r^- 'J^ *^

ir^^-Jr^^£,

v^|pp.^

Class of 1928; i8i Class of 1933; i9i Class of 1938; ilO> Class of 1943; HI) Class of 1948; 112 1 Class of 1953.

EIGHT

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

June. 1958

Club News

ALTOONA

The Altoona Club held its annual Spring
dinner meeting, Apr. 22. Speaker for the
evening was Alumni Pres. Raymond P.
Garman. Sr. The officers elected for the
following term were Dr. Luke Rhodes,
Pres., Dr. Millard Fisher, V. Pres., Mrs.
Melvin C. Garber. Sect., The Rev. Henry
Hopkins, Treas. There were twenty-four
present.

CENTRE-UNION

Dr. Albert A. Zimmer of the Susquehan-
na faculty was guest speaker at the Centre-
Union dinner meeting held Apr. 23. Alum-
ni Pres. Garman also spoke to the group.
Election of officers was held and the same
slate was re-elected for the coming year.
They are: Ralph Beahm, Pres.. Paul
Reamer. V. Pres.. Shirley Boyer. Sec't-
Treas. Thirty-five were in attendance.

HARRISBURG

The Harrisburg Club held its spring meet-
ing Apr. 24 with Pres. Marsh Bogar pre-
siding. Dr. Percy M. Linebaugh was guest
and carried greetings from the campus.
Several Susquehanna students provided en-
tertainment. Officers elected were: Marsh
Bogar, Pres., Lester Heilman, V. Pres.,
Mrs. Clayton Whitman. Sec't-Treas.

JOHNSTOWN

.At the spring meeting of the Johnstown
Club on Apr. 26. Percy Davis was elected
Pres. Other officers are: Mrs. Max Gove-
kar, V. Pres.. Mrs. George R. Walter,
Sec't., Robert Gabrenya, Treas. The
speaker for the evening was N. DeWitt
Ray, Exec, of the Indiana Gazette whose
wife, Jessie McCool Ray is an alumna of
S. U. Fift y-.se ven were present.

LEHIGH VALLEY
Members of the Lehigh Club met June 3
for their annual dinner meeting. At the
meeting the club voted a gift of $100.00 to
be sent to Su.squehanna for the music li-
brary of the new music building. The club
is also sponsoring a bus trip to N.Y.C. to
see Jackey McKeever in "Oh Captain" on
Sat. Aug. 9. Officers elected were: Clar-
ence Schaeffer, Pres., Wilfred Sheetz. V.
Pres. in charge of Program, Mrs. Harold
Kramer, V. Pres. in charge of Member-
ship, Mrs. Quentin ZcU, Sec't., Gerald WU-
son, Treas.

NORTH JERSEY

The North Jersey Club held its spring
meeting Mar. 29 with Pres. Herbert Hains
presiding. Thirty-two members were pres-
ent. It was voted to send $100.00 to the

Roger M. Blough Receives S. U/s

Outstanding Achievement Award

The highlight of the Centennial .Alumni Day program was the presentation ol the
Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award to Roger M. Blough '25. Admiring the citation
are Alumni President Raymond P. Garman. Sr.. .Att'y Alvin W. Carpenter, and President
G. Morris Smith.

Susquehanna Centennial Appeal. Mr. and
Mrs. Ray Hochstuhl. Mr. and Mrs. Albert
P. Molinaro and Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Howling were appointed to act as a nomi-
nating committee to present a slate of new
officers at the 19.59 meeting to be held at
the same place. Peacock House. Apr. 18.

YORK-HANOVER

Dr. Arthur H. Wilson of Susquehanna was
guest speaker for the spring dinner meet-
ing held in Lanca.ster on Apr. 17. Approxi-
mately fifty members attended. New of-
ficers elected were: The Rev. Lester J.
Karschner. Pres.. Mr. Walter Hertz, V.
Pres.. Mrs. Richard Reiff. Sec't., Miss
Patricia Heathcote, Treas,

PHILADELPHIA

The alumnae of Alpha Delta Pi in the
Phila. area, recently held an election of
officers. They are as follows: Irene Oldt,
Pres.. Shirley Young. V. Pres., Mrs. Betty
Bean Wohlsen, Sec't.. Mrs. Margaret Gor-
don Bonawitz. Treas.

SUSQUEHANNA-VALLEY

The Susquehann,! Valley Club held its
annual dinner meeting on the campus Apr.
26. Officers elected were: The Rev. W. R.
Fitzgerald, Pres., Douglas A. Portzline.
Sec't-Treas. Approximately forty members
enjoyed the dinner and then sojourned to

the Little Theatre where they previewed
the Susquehanna Players Shakesperean
production. "Richard III." This club also
earned a big vote of thanks for the fine
way they took o\er the registering and
greeting of alumni on our big Centennial
-Alumni Day.

Picture Identification ^

1 1 1 Atty. Alvin W. Carpenter '24 pre-
sents Alumni Outstanding Achievement
Award to Roger M. Blough '25.

<2i Blough. Pres. of U.S. Steel, makes Pre-
sentation speech. Seated left to right:
Pres. Smith. .Atty. Carpenter, the Rev.
W. R. Fitzgerald, and .Alumni Pres.
Raymond P. Garman. Sr.

131 Dr. John I. Woodruff reads Centennial
Ode to Su.squehanna from his recently
published book 'Poems and .Address-
es."

141 Susquehanna Valley Club Members ex-
tend welcome to visiting Alumni.

151 Small groups were in evidence every-
where on campus.

151 By end of day .someone's feet are tired.

171 Dr. S. Luther Reed '08 of Stillwater.
Okla.. chats with Dr. John Houtz. He
traveled greatest distance.

(81 More friends get together.

June, 1958

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

NINE

i^enteiinUii .^.y^luntni ,^UJau in f-^^icL

ured

TEN

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

June, 1958

^. Ul. is /-"^roticl of- . . ,

ROBERT L. MOSHER

Bob Mosher '37, is one Su.squehanna
Alumnus who has carved for himself an
outstanding career in his chosen field.

With national stories appearing about Bob
and his work in radio, television and the
movies, alumni frequently have asked the
Alumni Office for further information on
Bob's work and whereabouts.

.\fter an urgent request from the Alumni
OfKce, Bob in his busy life, wrote a most
interesting letter which was thoroughly en-
joyed by his friends on campus and which
gives some fascinating glimpses into his ex-
citing and absorbing profession.

Evidently while at S. U. Bob had what he
calls "vague yearnings" toward writing
and advertising, "in addition to more spec-
ific yearnings toward Miss Rose Runk,
class of '36.

"Putting things in the order of their im-
portance," said Bob, "I first married Miss
Runk and then accepted a position with
the J. Walter Thompson advertising agency
in N.Y.C., where they promptly put me to
work writing radio commercials and con-
tinuity."

In time, J. Walter Thompson sent Bob to
Hollywood to write "jokes" for the Charlie
McCarthy program and after a four year
stint at this, he did shows headed by such
personalities as Frank Morgan, Dinah
Shore, Ray Milland, Johnny Mercer and
Phil Harris.

In 1947 Bob and his partner, Joe Con-
nelly, began writing the Amos 'n' Andy
show and have remained with the Kingfish
and his pals ever since. A favorite of
many alumni, the .\mos "n' Andy Music
Hall is currently on radio five nights a week
around the country over CBS, while their
filmed TV shows still make the rounds.

As a former English major at S. U. Bob
is afraid some of the grammar and dialect
he has put into the mouths of Amos n'
Andy and the Kingfish would cause Dr. Wil-
son to throw up his hands in righteous in-
dignation. And he is certain that the his-
torical discussions in which these charac-
ters have indulged, i 'De Greeks, led by de
philosopher, .Acidopiiolous. done crossed de
Rubicorn on a elephant an' conquered de
.Anglo-Saxophones" ». might very well tempt
Dr. Russ to retire.

And, of course, the Kingfish's description
the structure of the atom, ("Dey is all
made up of protons, morons, and Fig New-
tons"', could easily make the Steele Sci-
ence Building seem like a waste of money.
However, be that as it may, the dialect
and grammar that Bob uses for his char-
acters have kept people laughing for many
years and we hope it continues in the same
vein.

In 19,55 Bob and his partner made their
first inroads on the motion picture business
by writing the original script for "The
Private War of Major Benson," which
starred Charlton Heston, and which earned
for them an Academy Award nomination.

At present they are producing and writ-
ing the television series "Leave it to
Beaver" for CBS. This project, closest to
the hearts of the writers, portrays the ev-
ery-day life of two young boys, ages twelve
and seven, as the authors believe kids
really are— not as they are most frequent-
ly portrayed on radio and television.
"Leave it to Beaver" was nominated for
two "Emmy" Awards, this past season.

This cannot begin to cover all the many
and varied things Bob has done since
leaving S. U. He. his wife Rose, and their
two children, Patricia. 15, and Bobby, 13,
are thoroughly enjoying life in Calif.

"But," continues Bob in his letter to the
Alumni Office, "I must say I have many
fond memories of Susquehanna. S. U. was
my home for four years, and every so
often I turn from the activities of the
members of the Mystic Knights of the Sea
Lodge Hall back to 1937 and the activities
of my studious brothers at what was then
known as the Bond and Key Club."

Bob's "fond memories" can in no way
exceed our very best wishes for the con-
tinued good health and fortune of the en-
tire Mosher famliv.

HOMECOMING

Make Plans Now
To Be On Campus

SAT., OCT. 18

Just Married . . .

Eugene P. Brouse .53 to Barbara A. Hall-
dren, Mar. 31 in Sunbury. "Gene" is em-
ployed by the .Atlantic Refining Co. and
they will reside in Carlisle.

Carolyn Franti x'57 to William Brunsch-
wyler. May 31 in Waynesboro, Pa. They
will reside in Phila. where Mr. Brunsch-
wyler is employer by General Electric.

Wallace E. Gordon '54 to Doris Franco-
vitch, Apr. 18 at Clarks Green, Pa.

John E. Kariss ',56 to Mary Loui.se Dough-
erty, May 24 in the Chapel at Fort Ben-
niny.

Eugene Kolva x'56 to Nancy Patton, Apr.
5 at Halifax, Pa.

Clair Mitch '52 to Carolyn Ann Collins, Dec.
29 at Monroe City, Mo. Clair is employ-
ed by the Union Carbide Chemicals Co.
of Chicago and they are residing at Park
Forest. 111.

Hope Spicer Mummey '46 to James Dunlap.
Apr. 3 at Camp Hill, Pa. Mrs. Dunlap is
on the faculty of Loyalsock Twp. Jr. High
School and Mr. Dunlap is a bank exam-
iner for the commonwealth.

Richard Owens '55 to Marjorle Lamon x'56.
May 31 in Espy, Pa. Dick is in training
with Allied Stores, Pomeroy's, Wilkes-
Barre and Margie is a secretary for the
Magee Carpet Co.. Bloomsburg, Pa.

Louis F. Santangelo '50 to Agnes Eleanor
Lavieri, June 14 in Winsted, Conn.

Rosaline May Bailey x'49 to T/Sgt. John H.
Hartman in Spokane, Wash., May 29.
T/Sgt. Hartman is stationed with the Air
Force at Deep Creek A.F.B.. Wash, and
Mrs. Hartman is employed with the
Washington Power Co.

Junior Co-eds

Albert, a daughter. Deborah Lynn, to Wal-
ter '55 and Claire Rosengarten x'56 Al-
bert on Mar. 16.

Cook, a son, Michael Lease, to Henry '56
and Madaline Lease '53 Cook on Mar. 25.

Hartley, a daughter, Kristin Anne, to Allan
and Barbara Watkins '50 Hartley, Apr.
23.

Kimmel, a daughter. Ruth Dorothy, to
George J. '38 and Dorothy Shutt '40 Kim-
mel on Sept. 20. Two older brothers,
John, 8, and Bill, 9, preceded Baby Girl
Kimmel.

Rowe, a .son. Chester Graybill, to Chester
'52 and Mrs. Rowe on March 19.

Schultz, a daughter. Chriss Alinda, to Wil-
liam and Lois Dauberman '48 Schultz on
.lune 1.

Stacks, a daughter, Kimberly, to Dr. Jacob
and Nancy Kreig x'.54 Stacks on Sept, 5.
Baby Kimberly joined a sister Pamela in
the family circle.

Whitman, a son, Keith Allen, to Clayton and
Catherine Byrod '44 Whitman on Apr. 3.

June, 1958

Dan Smith, Jr. Dies.
S. U. Trustee 41 Years

Mr. Dan Smith, Jr.. a member of the
Board of Directors for forty-one years,
passed away in Williamsport, Pa., on May
26. 1958. He was a graduate of Lebanon
Business College and attended Susquehan-
na.

Mr. Smith spent his early youth in Reeds-
ville. Pa., but as a young man. moved his
business to Williamsport where he estab-
lished the Smith Printing Co., of which he
was president and treasurer.

Mr. Smith's two sons. Dr. J. Stanley '2!)
and Preston H. '38 are both graduates of
Susquehanna and a granddaughter is en-
rolled for the fall term.

A most helpful director during his long
term of service. Mr. Smith's counsel, cheer-
fully given, was based upon facts patiently
studied. In recognition of his loyal and
valued services, Susquehanna in 19.53 con-
ferred upon him (he honorary degree of
Doctor of Business Administration.

"Susquehanna University," said Dr. G.
Morris Smith, president, "has lost one of its
stalwarts from the Board of Directors. A
Christian layman, freely giving of his time,
thought, and means. Dan Smith was espe-
cially concerned that in striving for educa-
tional excellence, Susquehanna remain firm
and loyal to its moral and spiritual moor-
ings as a Christian college."

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

ELEVEN

Flashes from the Campus

Nine members of Lambda Chi Alpha
were guests at a luncheon given by the
Snyder Co. Republican Committee for Wil-
liam S. Livengood, candidate for the Penna.
nomination for governor.

Dr. G. Morris Smith was guest of honor
at a joint meeting of the Sunbury-Selins-
grove Rotary Clubs. May 8. where a special
program had been prepared to pay tribute
to Susquehanna. Dr. Smith was presented
with a citation for his many years of ser-
vice to the University.

Centennial Year Event

tmSdisMm mcKtSJitr

The Snyder County Historical Society in cooperation with Susquehanna University, on
Memorial Day, dedicated a bronze plaque in memory of the eighty-lour Missionary Insti-
tute Veterans of the Civil War. The plaque was placed on the .south end of Selinsgrove
Hall and unveiled by Mrs. Minnie Ulrich Flickinger, daughter of one of the honored
veterans. Seen with Mrs. Flickinger is Mr. WiUiam M. Schnure, x'99, who conceived the
idea and who did months of research work on the project.

A "first" for Susquehanna! The Senior
class decided to really splurge on their
Centennial Commencement Dance and as a
result the students and faculty thoroughly
enjoyed an evening of dancing to the music
of Ray Eberle and his famed "Serenade in
Blue" orchestra.

Dr. Robert L. Amy, Mr. R. F. W. Meader
and Mrs. Anna Humphrey terminated their
services to Susquehanna as of the end of
this current Academic year.

Dr. Amy, Assoc. Prof, of Biology at Sus-
quehanna since 1949 has accepted a similar

position with Southwestern College of Mem-
phis, Tenn.

Mr. Meader, Ass't. Prof, of English at
Susquehanna for twelve years has accepted
a teaching position with The Hun School of
Princeton.

Mrs. Anna Humphrey, head dietitician at
Susquehanna for thirty years, has retired
and plans to live in the Altoona area.

year's program, which was a birthday par-
ty for the college, tlirough the eyes of two
children, Stella and Stewart.

"Let's Go," a widely published magazine
for church schools, featured the story of
the Women's Auxiliary's Annual Children's
Day program. It told the story of this

Miss Carolann Zust has the distinct honor
of being Susquehanna's Centennial May
Queen. She and her court were presented
to the public at the Dedication of Heilman
Hall and later presided at the Centennial
Ball in the evening. Her court consisted of
the following co-eds: Betty Ann Ormond,
Lady in Waiting; Terrie Feliciano, Ann
Ambromovage, Nancy Ridinger, Mary Lou
Ernst, Lee Erholm, and Gail Woolbert.

TV/ELVE

THE SUSQUEHANNA AL01VH«US

June, 1958

Centennial Fund
Coming to Close

The Centennial Fund, to which many
alumni have subscrit)ed, is coming to a
close.

The goal of $700,000 has been oversub-
scribed in pledges, and there remains only
the last reminder to those who have not yet
responded, and to tliose who have not com-
pleted their pledges.

The addition to the Library is moving
ahead at a rapid pace and during the sum-
mer there will be the big job of adding a
unit to the Central Heating plant.

Additions To
Century Club

Listed below are alumni who have
become members of the Century
Club since the Sept. 1957 issue of the
Quarterly. Century Club members
are those who have pledged $100.00
or more to the Centennial Fund.

W. Donald Fisher '53

William C. Dersham x'98

Luther A. Fisher '22

John \V. Matthews '41

Evelyn Willismason Matthews '43

Bruce A. Metzger '90

Mary Steele '14

Charles W. Miller '51

and Janet Miller Taylor x'54
Calvin J. Erdlev '20

Many Respond to
Woodruff Scholarship

Friends of Dr. John I. Woodruff are
happy to learn that a scholarship is being
established in his name.

Dr. Woodruff has given to the University
five hundred volumes of his "Poems and
Addresses", the total proceeds from the
sale of which will get the fund started.

More than two hundred and fifty volumes
have been sold to date and the money, de-
posited in the Snyder County Trust Co.
of Selinsgrove, will be invested so that the
interest may be used for the scholarship.

Although the price or the book is two
dollars, many have requested copies and
have sent to the Alumni Office sums
ranging up to one hundred dollars.

Copies of "Poems and Addresses" by Dr.
Woodruff will be mailed from the Alumni
Office. Make out your check to the .John
I. Woodruff Scholarship Fund.

THE SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

POSTMASTEIt — Please notify if undelivered
Entered at Selinsgrove. Pennsylvania Post Office as Second Class Matter

BASEBALL TROPHY AWARDED

Gordon Ihump-son. luuiliall .md b;.srhjll m,, i - I for his four years, received this
vear's Men's Student Council Sportsmanship Award lor the player displaying the greatest
degree of skill, sportsmanship and leadership in the "diamond" sport. Gordie received
his degree in Bus. Adm. in June. Presenting the award is President of the Student
Council. Stanley DeCamp

HOMECOMING-SAT., OCT. 18

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THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

September, 1958

HOMECOMING

Friday and Saturday, October 17-18, 1958
Friday Eveninj-. October 17

5:30 P. M. — Judging of House Decorations.

7:00 P. M. — Coronation of Homecoming Queen in Seibert Hall.

8:00 P. M.— Torch-light Parade, Pep-rally and Bon Fire.

9:30 P. M.— Party for Alumni and Students in Student Lounge.

Saturday, October 18

9:00 A. M. — Frosh-Soph Competition.

10:30 A. M. — Alumni Council Meeting — Little Theatre.

12:00 Noon —Fraternity Alumni will be notified of Fraternity Luncheons. Snack
Bar will be open to those wishing to lunch there.

12:45 P. M. — Pre-Game Activities — Judging of Floats.
1:30 P. M.— Kick-off. Crusaders vs. Dickinson.

After-Game Coffee Hour in Seibert Social Rooms.
9:00 P. M. — Homecoming Dance in Alumni Gym.

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER IN G.A. LOUNGE!

Members of the Susquehanna Valley Alumni Club
will be Hosts for the day.

NOTE . . .
Selinsgrove is operating on Eastern Standard Time

ONE OF TWO LOUNGES IN NEW HEILMAN HALL

Dr. Percy M. Linebaugh informally chats with new music students during

Orientation Week

MESSAGE FROM
ALUMNI PRESIDENT

Dear Alumni:

We are fortunate to have an earlier date
for Homecoming thi.s year. Saturday, Oc-
tober 18. The fun and festivities will start
Friday night. Bring the family and come
early.

The ofTicers and committees have been
very busy this summer and have much to
report. You will want to hear these re-
ports and have a voice in the program
planned for the Alumni Association.

The Council meeting will be held in the
Little Theater at 10:30 a. m.
Sincerelv.

President

General Alumni Association

WHITHER THE CLASS
OF 1958

Sam Adams: Teaching. Selinsgrove Area

Joint High School.
Bob Artz: Teaching, Ridley Park. Pa.

Senior High School.
Bill Aspray: Married Carolann Zust in

Aug. Teaching Music, Brick Twp. High

School, Laurelton, N. J.
Bob Bartels: Management Trainee with

Sun Oil Co., Phila., Pa.
Ron Bartholomew: Employed at Geisinger

Memorial Hospital. Dan\ille, Pa.
Chalmers Bartlow: Sales Analyst with

Curtiss-Wright Research Division at Quc-

hanna. Pa.
Evaleen Benfer: Commercial teacher,

Berlin, Pa. Brothersvalley Public School.
Dave Bolti: Music teacher, Wooster, Ohio

schools.
Alan Bortle: Internal Auditor, Hughes Air-
craft Corp.. FuUerton. Calif.
Dave Boyer: Prudential Insurance Co.,

.Management Trainee program.
Nancy Bumbarger: Teacliing in the Som-

serset. Pa. .Joint High School.
Baird Collins: Instrumental Music Super-
visor, Green Park Union School, Elliots-
burg, Pa.
Jeanette Cooley: Married June 21 to Earl

1). Ilenrie. Employed with the C.P.A.

firm of A. L. Piaker & Co., in New York.
Gary Crum: Vocal and instrumental in- j

structor, Bermudian Springs .Joint High i

School. York Springs, Pa. ;

Stan DeCamp: Graduate work at Lehigh |

V.
Lee Erholm: Married in .June to Robert,

B. Smith.
Mary Lou Ernst: Temple University i

School of Medicine. I

September, 1958

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

THREE

Pete Faust: Seaboard and Western Air-
lines.

Terry Feliciano: Teaching Deptford Twp.,
N. J. High School.

Ron Feltman: Vitrei Laboratory, E. Or-
ange, N. J.

Ron Fleming: Teaching, Saegertown, Pa.
High School.

Carolyn Gillaspie: Interning in music
therapy. Overbrook Hospital, Cedar
Grove, N. J.

Janet Gordon: Married Wayne Rutz July
12. \'ocal teacher, So. Middleton, Pa.
Twp. School District.

Al Hazen: Gettysburg Seminary.

Louis Heinze: Graduate work at Penn
State U.

Gerry Herbster: Military Service.

Vern Hoover: Bell Telephone Co., two-
year Management Trainee program.

Fern Keefer: Laboratory Technician at
the Harrisburg, Pa. Hospital.

Doris Keener: Fidelity Mutual Life Ins.
Co.. Phila., Pa.

Jim Keiser: Navy, OCS.

Bob KerchofF: Gettysburg Seminary.

Dick KIsslak: Married to Nancy Strayer,
July 26. Teaching, Pattonville, Mo.

Gladys Lauver: Teaching in the Spring
Grove, Pa. Joint High School.

Bob Lewis: Working for Bogar Construc-
tion Co. in Selinsgrove.

Mark Lytle: 2nd Lt. U.S. Marine Corps.

Mary Moore: Vocal music teacher in Up-
per Adams Jointure. Biglerville, Pa.

Fred Mursch: Music Supervisor in Lykens,
Pa. Boro School District.

Mary Louise Neal: Married Donald Cole-
man, July 26. Is teaching in the South-
ern Area Joint School District. Numidia,
Pa.

Betty Ann Ormond: Married Joseph J.
Scully '57, July .5. Is teaching in the
Deptford Twp. High School. N. J.

Dick Overgaard: Dental School, Univer-
sity of Buffalo.

Alice Ann Patterson: Music teacher and
choral director in the Mahwah, N. J.
schools. Hopes to begin work on M.A.
in Feb. at Columbia.

Dick Purnell: Montreal Alouettes Profes-
sional Football Club.

Joan Richie: Caseworker with the Phila.
Dept. of Public Assistance.

Nancy Rtdinger: Laboratory Technician
at the Harrisburg, Pa. Hospital.

Bill Rohrbach: Industrial Accountant at
the Beaver Springs Industries, Inc.

Thelma Rosetti: Graduate work at the
W. Va. University in Morgantown. W. Va.

Wayne Rutz: Auditor in the Harrisburg
National Bank and the Harrisburg Trust
Co. Married Janet Gordon, July 12.

Jim Seasholtz: With Dept. of Army Sup-
plies — Specialist at Punxsutawney. Pa.
Married Aug. 16.

Spurgeon Shue: Working in accounting
and taking special work at Gettysburg.

CORNER OF LISTENING ROOM IN HEILMAN HALL

Frederic C. Billman '36, Assoc. Professor of Music, instructs the members of
Freshman Class in use of Listening Room.

Dick Smith: Married and working for Jo-
seph Bankroft & Sons, Textile Mill, Del.

Dave Solomon: Graduate work in physics
at Bucknell U.

Mary Souden: Bryn Mawr School of So-
cial Work.

Don Trimmer: Teaching at Littlestown,
Pa. High School.

Harry Wagner: Instrumental music su-
pervisor, Quincy, Pa. Merged School
District and Quincy E.U.B. Orphanage
and Home.

Gail Weikel: Music interne, Overbrook
Hospital, Cedar Grove, N. J.

Jim White: Graduate work at the U. of
Pitt., School of Education. Married Gail
Woolbert, Aug. 23.

Bob Willauer: Gettysburg Seminary, Mu-
sic director at Yellowstone Nat'l Park
this past summer.

Gail Woolbert: Teaching, Dormont High
School, Pittsburgh, Pa. Married Jim
White, Aug. 23.

Jim Wright: Temple University School of
Medicine.

Ken Zimmerman: Gettysburg Seminary.

Carolann Zust: Married Bill Aspray, Aug.
IB.

NECROLOGY

Mrs. Rose May Wagner Allison, wife of
the late Dr. Herbert A. Allison, former
Dean of Susquehanna, died July 31 in
Geisinger Hospital, Danville. Pa. She is
survived by three children, all graduates
of Susquehanna. Dorothy Allison Stone
'19, Evelyn Allison Boeder '16, and Cdr.
Samuel F. Allison, USN, '25. A brother.
Dr. I. Hess Wagner, also graduated from
S.U. with the class of 1898.

Lester E. Gross, Beavertown, Pa. passed
away Dec. 1.

Mrs. Florence Wagenseller Marks '02,
Ambler, Pa. died May 24 and was bur-
ied in Selinsgrove. She is survived by
her daughter, Mrs. Frances Marks Bas-
enberg '35.

Harry King Mengel x, died at his home
in Selinsgrove, Aug. 27. He is survived
by his wife, two sisters, his mother and
two grandchildren.

The Rev. Paul L. Yount, D.D. died early
last Nov. He was the recipient of an
honorary degree from Susquehanna in
1925. Dr. Yount is survived by a daugh-
ter, Mrs. Anne Yount Kochenderfer x'42.

500 ALUMNI CONTRIBUTE TO CENTENNIAL FUN

1886
George R. Ulrich

1888
John I. Woodruff

1891
Meade B. Wagenseller

1896
Chalmers E. Frontz

1898
William C. Dersham
Frank A. Eyer
Alice Gortner Fischer
Bruce A. Metzgar
Brian Teats
I. Hess Wagner

1899
Jerry D. Bogar. Jr.
Charles A. Goss
Luther C. Hasslnger
William M. Schnure

1900
Edwin M. Brungart
W. Ralph Wagenseller

1901
Robert Z. Burns

1902
Charles I. Boyer
Florence Wagenseller
Marks ^ ..„^„^ ..^....„.

David B. and Mrs. Moist HarrvV "k'norr

Rine G. Winey
R. L. Lubold
Maria Geiselman

Gabrielson
John B. and Mary

Graybill Kniseley
Helen G. Fisher

1914

Dorothy Schoch Rearick
Mary G. Steele
Ammon W. Smith
Harry W. Miller

1915

Sarah Dreese Dreisch
J. Frank Faust
Guy C. Lau\er
Emma M. Masteller
Mary Phillips
Ralph Witmer
Nathaniel A. Danowsky
John F. Harkins

1916

Cloyd E. Bottiger
David S. Kammerer
Bess Fetterolf Keller
A. Bahner Portzline
Martin Dolbcer. Sr.
J. Paul Harman
Katherine Wagner
Harkins
1917
Phoebe Herman

Philip H. Pearson

1904
Ira Z. Fenstermacher
Chalender H. Lesher
Calvin P. Swank

1906

Bertha Hough Federlin
John C. Harpster

1907
Marv Jacobs Russell
Charles M. Teufel

1908

M. Kathryn Moser
Milton A. Spotts
George F
John J. Houtz

1909

Marian Mover Potteiger
Herbert S. Rausch
Samuel M. Stouffer
H. Clay Bergstresser

1918

Fred Crossland
Helen Holshue Frazier
Eva Herman
Miriam Grossman
Lundahl

Katherine Persing
S. Irvin Roush
Frank A. Staib
Evelyn J. Strohecker
1919
Dunkleberger Willard D. Allbeck
Oscar H. Byerly
Harry J. Frymire
Harvey D. Hoover

^^u^^^^/m^"'^" ^lary Woodruff Martin
John S. and Mrs. Hoover u^i/^ c^io,^ w„oo„^t

Mervyn J. Ross

Helen Salem Wescoat

Merle A. Beam
Charles E. Held

1923

Dorothy Margerum App
Marlyn R. Fetterolf
Beatrice Rettinger
Thomas Atkinson
John I. and Stella Risser
Cole
Russell P. Knoebel

1924

William H. and Margaret

Widlund Blough
Alvin W. Carpenter
J. Campbell Coons
W. John Derr
Mabel Kinzey Fetterolf
Glenn E. Fisher
Edith Littley Kronmeyer
Alma v. McColkiugh
Joseph C. and Mabel

Mumma McLain
Harner R. Middleswarth
Emilv Van Dvke
Rachel Brubakcr Whited
I. Wil.son and Lottie

Brosius Kepner
Harold S. Duppstadt
Miriam Huyett

Alexander
Mary K. Potteiger

1925

Norman R. Benner
Dorothy Clarke Creager
Ralph C. Gramley
A. Ellsworth Grove, Jr.
Frank R. Kerlin
Anna Louise Latsha
Verda P. Long
Preston E. Parmer
Clarence E. Phillips
Lester M. Shaffer
Adeline K. Strouse
Neil W. Wormley
Christie E. Zimmerman
Marlin M. Enders
Harlan D. Fague
Naomi Ulrich Linebaugh
Sara Brungart Stevens
Roger M. Blough

1926

Lee E. Boyer
Margaret Schmiermund
Bruce
Barbara E. DeRemer

Ira S. Sassaman
James B. Swope

1910

George M. and Mrs.

Bogar

Arthur G. Harris
Ethel Smyser Kemble
George B. Manhart
Aberdeen Phillips
Frances Bastian

Shireman

1911

Isaac D. App
Roy A. DeLong
Idella Kretchman
Claude G. Aikens
Latimer S. Landes

1912

Thomas J. Herman
Harry G. and Ethel
Harter Hubler
Harry R. Shipe
Lillian E. Fisher

1913
Margaret Benner Burns
C. Earl Fee.se
Sarah B. Manhart

Christine Schoch Cassler Mabel Dagle Gramley

1920

Arch A. Aucker
Dallas C. Baer
Esther Cressman
Calvin V. Erdly
Paul G. Winey
Ralph W. Woodruff
Harold Y. Fisher
Russell Auman
Joseph L. Hackenberg

1921

Orris H. Aurand
Mabel Steffen Broscious
Virginia Parsons Busier
Maurice R. Gortner
Stewart M. Peters
Robert B. Rearick
Ruth LaRuc Thompson
Mildred E. Winston
Ernest F. Walker

1922

Luther A. Fisher
Mary Beck Grant
Bessie C. Long
Alma L. Long
C. Howard Rothfuss
George W. Townsend

Gertrude McKee Kaup
Margaret E. Keiser
Catherine Beachley
Middleswarth
William B. Ocker
Au.stin C. Roche
Lucy Herr Smith
Parke R. Wagner
Sara Hassinger Fague
Ethel V. Taylor
Orren W. Wagner
Elugene T. Adams

1927

Jane E. Botsford
Mary E. Bower.sox
Ruth J. Brubaker
Emily E. Craig
Delsey Morris Gross
Dewey S. Herrold
D. Fern Ogline
Martha Ertel
Schumacher
Lee E. Triebels
Clinton Wei.scnfluh
Elsie Nace Enders
M. Thelma Taylor
Spurgcon T. Sliiue. Sr.
Jacob L. Brake

1928

John M. Auten
Newton L. Bartges
Margaret H. Buyers
Edwin 0. Constable
Vesta S. Cook
Harold E. Ditzlcr
Elizabeth Stong

Eichelberger
Marshall H. Fausold
Georgeine Fiekes Frost
Eva Leiby Grace
Mary Farrling Hallway
liebi-r H. Hummel
Jerome B. Kauffman
Grace Williams Keller
Elizabeth Hauser Kin.sel
Dorothv W. Pritchard
Ray G. Sheeler
Laentena McCahan

Shellev
Carl G. Smith
Helen Ott Soper
Mary Wentzel

Updegrove

Essex Botsford Wagner
Russell E. Yoas
Andrew E. Rushin
Charles M. Shaffer
Laura L. Gemberling
Paul B. Lucas

1929

Anna L. AUewelt
Paul H. Aumiller
Adam P. Bingaman
Carol O. Bird
Helen B. Brown
Henry R. Carichner
Gertrude Fisher Jones
Blanche Stauffer Keeny
Ruth Dively Kauffman
Harry J. Lupfer
Mildred Potteiger
Ethel Weikert Reuning
William 0. Roberts
George A. and Gertrude

Arbogast Spaid
Virginia Ulsh Troutman
Clarence F. Updegrove
Charles E. Fisher
Katherine P. Reed
Russell T. Shilling
Nancy Lecrone Fay
Charles A. B. and Mary
Shaffer Heinze

1930

Paul M. Bishop
Edward T. Bollinger
Dorothy Strine Bowers
Edna Tressler Conrad
John E. and Frances

Thomas Davis
Dorothy Heiser Fisher
Miller R. Gerhardt
Sherman E. Good
Mary E. Greninger
Lewis C. Herrold
Mary Eastep Hill
Oren S. Kaltreider
Florence Lauver
Ruth Goff Nicodemus
Luke H. Rhoads
George S. Spangler
Mildred Arbegast Speer
Clair J. Switzer
Raymond P. Garman. Sr.
J. Richard Mattern
Myer R. Musser
Simon B. Rhoads
Kathryn Morning

Zeigler
James M. Scharf

1931

II. Vernon Blough
Frank C. Gill

John F. and Dorothy
Williamson Adams
Claude G. Aikens
Miriam Huyett
Alexander
Thomas Atkinson
Arch A. and Katherine
Heldt Aucker
Russell F. Auman
Orris H. Aurand
Robert M. Bastress
Merle A. Beam
Jean B. Beamenderfer
Harold H. and Katherine
Dietterle Benion
Norman R. Benner
H. Clay Bergstresser
Frederic C. Billman
Paul M. Bishop
Robert L. Block
Roger M. Blough
William H. and Margaret
Widlund Blough
Guy M. Bogar
Jerry D. Bogar, Jr.
Card Rcidler Bottiger
Charles I. Boyer
Jacob L. Brake
Mabel StefTen Broscious
Samuel B. Brosious
Frederick 0. Brubaker
Henry A. Carichner
Alvin W. Carpenter
Elizabeth Burnham

Chase

Robert R. Clark
Edwin 0. Constable
J. Campbell Coons
Thelma E. Crebs
Esther Cressman
Nathaniel A. Danowsky
Mary Heim Davey
John E. and Mrs. Davis
Barbara E. DeRemer
William C. Dersham
James B. Diffenderfer
Harold E. Ditzler
Mary Ann Dixon
Martin L. Dolbeer, Sr.
Marlin and Elsie Nace

Enders
Calvin V. Erdly
David R. Evans
Frank A. Eyer
Harlan D. and Sara

Hassinger Fague
J. Frank Faust
Mabel Kinzey Fetterolf
Marlyn R. Fetterolf

CENTURY CI

Alice Gortner Fischer
Dorothy Heiser Fishei
Glenn E. Fisher
Harold Y. Fisher
Helen G. Fisher
Lawrence C. Fisher
Lillian E. Fisher
Luther A. Fisher
W. Donald Fisher
Donald L. Ford
Paul W. Freed
Chalmers E. Fronti
Maria Geiselman
Gabrielson
V. Carl Gacono
Raymond P. Garman.i
Grace A. Geiselman
Laird S. Gemberling
Laura L. Gemberlinc
John G. and Mrs. Gerse
Maurice R. Gortner
Reed and Grace Dn*
Greninger

A. Ellsworth Grove, Ji
Mary Scott Gumpher
Joseph L. Hackenberc
George and Janet
Earhart Harkins
John F. Harkins
Katherine Wagner
Harkins
J. Paul Harman
Charles E. Held
Lewis C. Herrold
Warren C. Herrold
Albert and Martha
Bolig Hess
Raymond G. and Oorott
Dellecker Hochsluhl
John W. Hoffman
Herbert G. and Mrs.
Hohman

Mary Farrling Holhnii
Mary Krumbholi How
Merle V. Hoover
Helen Culp Hort
John J. Houtz
Roger C. and Bemin
Jochem Howling
D. Edgar and Aberdw
Phillips Hutchinson
Lawrence and Lo«i»
Kresge Isaacs
Lester J. Karschinr
Ruth Newell Kehler
Walter H. Kehler
Henry J. Keil, Jr.
I. Wilson Kepner
Lottie Brosius Ktpur

Paul M. Haines
William S. and Mrs.
Hermann
Edward B. Herr
Ronald E. Kehler
Mary E. Lau\'er
Bryce E. Nicodemus
Helen E. O'Connell
Ruth Maurey Quinter
Sara Haines Zimmerman
Lois Brungart Dendigo
Lawrence C. Fisher
Paul W. Freed
Helen Culp Hort
Ira C. Sassaman

1932

Mildred II. Bolich
Samuel B. Brosious
Smith. I. Coldren
Thelma E. Crebs

Herman U.

Fenstermacher
Lewis R. Fox
Cornelius S. and M«-

Jarrett

Martha A. Jones
Marie Miller MoslaUK
Michael L. Rachuiiis
Reed Speer
Elizabeth Wardrop

Wcller
Herbert G. and Mls-

Hohman

.lohn K. Kindsvalt'
Andrew \'. and Mr-

Kozak ,,-aI

Arline KanyuckUW

1933

Selon F. Dockey
.1. Paul and .'Xnna JW"
Edwards

I - 224 BECOME MEMBERS OF CENTURY CLUB

B MEMBERS

John F. Kindsvatter
Elizabeth Hauser Kinsel
Ray W. Kline
Mary Beth Richard
Knight

Karl E. and Margaret
Ounkle Kniseley
John B. and Mary
Graybill Kniseley
Russell P. Knoebel
Harry V. Knorr
Eugene F. Kolva
Louise Mehring Koonti
Charles L. and Eleanor
Steele Lady
Latimer S. Landes
Elizabeth Miller Leach
John R. Leach
Chalender H. Lesher
Ellen Brand Lewis
Maomi Ulrich Linebaugh
Jessie and Alma Long
Mma V. McCollough
5eorge B. Manhart
iarah B. Manhart
Evelyn Williamson
Matthews
John W. Matthews
(enneth M. Merz
iruce A. Metzgar
Harner R. and Catherine
Beachley Middleswarth
iarry W. and Mrs.
Miller

)avid B. and Mrs. Moist
Iharles A. Morris
V Kathryn Moser
'auline Crow Mount
ilenn L. Musser
Ayer R. Musser
alvin J. Naugle
iryce E. and Ruth GofF
Nicodemus
rene K. Oldt
'aimer Otto
'reston E. Parmer
'hilip H. Pearson
tewart M. Peters
i. Bahner Portzline
atherine P. Reed
uke H. and Virginia
Andrews Rhoads
'illiam 0. Roberts
anet Rohrbach
'obinson

dward S. and Blanche
=orney Rogers, Jr.
laria S. Ronngren
harles H. Rohmann

C. Howard Rothfuss
S. Irvin Roush
Mary Jacobs Russell
H. Blanche Savidge
Diane H. Schiike
William M. Schnure
Raymond P. and Jean
Wheat Schramm
Rebecca J. Shade
Charles M. Shaffer
Lester M. Shaffer
Nevin C. T. and Mrs.
Shaffer

Raymond E. Shaheen
Jack P. Shipe
Erie I. Shobert, II
Spurgeon T. Shue
Lucy Herr Smith
Howard H. Solomon
Helen Ott Soper
George S. Spangler
Jacob M. Spangler
Reed and Mildred
Arbegast Speer
Clyde R. Spitzner
Helen Wentzel Spitzner
Alfarata A. Stamets
J. Donald Steele
Mary G. Steele
Sara Brungart Stevens
Eleanor Benner Stuck
Margaret Dolores
Sultzbaugh
Calvin P. Swank
James Bannerman
Swope

Charles W. and Janet
Miller Taylor
Philip R. Templin
Ruth LaRue Thompson
Martin S. Tozer
David G. Volk
W. Ralph Wagenseller
Orren W. Wagner
Parke and Essex
Botsford Wagner
Ernest F. Walker
Helen Salem Wescoat
Rine G. Winey
Eleanor Saveri Wise
Ralph Witmer
Robert F. and Elise
Thompson Wohlsen
John I. Woodruff and
Mary Woodruff Martin
Ralph Woodruff
William P. Yancho
Kathryn Morning Zeigler

sird S. Gemberling
Donald Steele
Tielia Krapf Williams
■uce and Marian
^alborn Worthington
ora Ellmore Shilling
1934

■atrice Shively
aimiller

arlin C. and Mrs.
'ottiger

Jwin M. Clapper
i'th Frankenfield
ramer

Esther Ditchfield
!'son J. King
abella Horn Klick
luluie Crow Mount
'"'in J. Naugle
rgmia Andrews
floads

H. Blanche Savidge
James C. Suter
Sara Ulrich Tollinger
D. Edgar and Aberdeen
Phillips Hutchinson
Eleanor Brown Miller
1935

Frances Marks

Basenberg
Robert R. Clark
Jessie Pleasant Cox
Ruth Newell Kehler
Louise Mehring Koontz
Hilda Mickey
Erie I. Shobert. H
Alfarata A. Stamets

1936
David R. Evans. Jr.
Charles L. Fasold
Katherine Weber

Finkbiner

Grace Drew Grenineer
Albert Hess
Ralph I. Shockey
Marcella Chaya

Turnbach
Dorothy Turner
Walter Wasilewski
H. Vernon Ferster
James A. Grossman
George and Janet

Earhart Harkins
Mary Landon Russell
Francis C. Miller
LaRue C. Shemp
Frederic C. Billman

1937
Donald A. Gaver
Mary Scott Gumpher
Walter H. Kehler
Mary Beth Knight
Elsie Myers

Frances Smith Novinger
B. Henry Shafer
Clyde R. and Helen
Wentzel Spitzner
Lester J. Karschner
Raymond E. Shaheen

1938

Eleanor B. Brown
Ethel Ramer Coulter
Reed A. Greninger
Martha Bolig Hess
Caroline Grubb
Reisinger

Elizabeth Fry Vogel
Mary Heim Davey
James B Diffenderfer
Ray W. Kline
Karl E. Kniseley

1939

Robert M. Bastress
Marjorie Curtis Hanson
W. Frank Laudenslayer
Eleanor Croft Leam
Paul D. Ochenrider
Mathilda Neudoerfler
Powell

R. Harold Saunders
Jane Schnure
Louise E. West
Harold H. Benion
Eleanor Saveri Wise
Lulu M. Lawson
Jean B. Beamenderfer
Henry J. Keil

Donald L. Ford
Warren C. Herrold
Merle V. Hoover
Elaine Miller Hunt
John W. Matthews
Douglas A. Portzline
Hilda M. Ritter
Willard H. Schadel
Kenneth E. Wilt

1942

John F. Adams
Mildred E. Bittncr
Sanlord P. Blounh
Frederick 0. Brubaker
Janet Shockey p:instein
Philip L. Hilbish
June Hendricks Hoke
Mary Krumbholz Hoover
Paul A. Lantz
Ellen Brand Lewis
Delphine Hoover Rcitz
B. Mary Shipe
John D. Ickes
Edward S. and Blanche
Fornev Rogers
Ralph E. Wolfgang
Philip R. Templin
Melvin E. Hoas

1943

Dorothy Williamson

Adams
Dorothy Dellecker

Hochstuhl
Evelyn Williamson

Matthews

Ruth Eleanor McCorkill
Mary Co.x Moore
Lawrence M. Isaacs

1944

Katherine Heldt Aucker
Janet Hoke Reiff
Jean H. Renter
Helen Hocker Schueler
Raymond R. Schramm

Carolyn Graybill

Heimberger
Carl L. Herman
Gloria Reichley Krug
Richard W. Lindemann
Aria Bilger Marks
Allan B. Packman
Charles L. and Eleanor

Steele Lady
Robert F. Wohlsen
William P. Vancho
Frank A. Zoidler
Harold R, Kramer

1949

Jean Blccher Bowdoin
Grace E. Billow
Theron W. Conrad
Jaunita Keller Hartle
Grace Lau Hawk
Mary Getsinger Homan
Mary .lane Jessen
Helen Smith Sanders
Nevin C. T. and Mrs.

Shaffer

Lawrence M. Smith
Ralph H. Tietbohl. Jr.
Richard L. Wilson
Muriel Phillips Conway
Lee and Edith Wegner

Hcbel

Harry R. Johnston
Kenneth M. Merz
Charles A. Morris
Palmer W. Otto
Allan B. Packman
Columbus H. and Ella

Fetherolf Raup
Evan P. Zlock
James B. Reilly
Gertrude Roberts
Lindemann
Charles H. Rohmann

19S0

1945

William A. Hays
John J. Koscis
Corinne Kahn Kramer
Jean Geiger Nyman
Louise Kresge Isaacs

1940

Elizabeth J. Barnhart
Andrew A. Clark, Jr.
David Coren
J. Leon Haines
John W. Hoffman
Clair A. Kaltreider
Florence Rothermel
Latsha

John A. Leam
Joseph Mehalow
William E. Nye
Paul M. Orso
Hilda Friederick Schadel
John G. and Mrs. Gensel
Jack P. Shipe
Virginia Mann Wolren
1941

Katherine Dietterle

Benion
Margaret Dunkle

Kniseley
H. Faith McNitt
Glenn L. Musser
Paul C, Shatto. Jr.
Dorothy E. Ariz
Florence Reitz

Brenneman

1946

James R. and Mrs.

Clark

Jean Strausser Green
C. Glenn Schueler
Dorothy Sternat Thomas
Jean Wheat Schramm
Janet Rohrbach

Robinson

1947

Virginia Hallock

Damiencki
Naomi Day Wood
Edith Kemp Fisher
Raymond G. Hochstuhl
Jean L. Huver
Roswell J. and Gayle

Clark Johns
Hilda Markey Kocsis
Jacqueline Braveman

Mayper

Richard D. Moglia
Alan Parcells
George E. Riegel
Ruth Williams Zeidler
Elise Thompson Wohlsen
Howard H. Solomon
Robert E. Winter
Elizabeth Miller Leach
John R. Leach

1948

Alvin Glanzberg

Robert L. Block
Shirley Nicklin

Bogdanfly
Donald R. Davis
Barbara Watkins

Hartley

Patricia M. Houtz
Rosemary Kallir Levi
Jo Ann Hort Moyer
Janet Wolf Statler
Barbara Wheat
John J. Witowski
Paul R. and Mrs.Haffly
Roger C. Howling
Donald E. Wissinger
Anna May Oyster

1951

Nelda Shafer Davis
Jean Hill Delsite
Marianne Fague
Majorie Alexander

Harbst

Robert A. Pittello
Marilyn Beers Reilly
Jane Bollinger

Schroedter
Merrill W. Shafer
Charles W. and Mrs.

Taylor. Jr.
Susan Foltz Tietbohl
Flora Barnhart

Wi.ssinger
William R. Smeltz

1952
C. Dale Gateman
James Hazlett
Cynddylan M. Jones
Faye Ruth Lewis
Lynne L. Lightfoot
Ethel M. McGrath
Clair S. Mitch

John H. Momrow. Jr.
Lois Benfcr
Ruth Smith Robinson
David G. Volk
G. Allan Vollmers
Patricia A. Heathcote
Bcrnice Jochem
Howling
Jacob Miller Spangler

1953

Helen Spaeth Church
Madline Lease Cook
W. Donald Fisher
Charles and Caroline

Rutherford Mason
Robert A. Mesler
Kenneth E. Orris
Elizabeth Burnham

Chase

Mary Ann Dixon
V. Carl Gacono
Joseph H. HeiTner
Beatrice Morrow

Myers

Arthur W. Rou.sh
Edward P. Kopf
Carol Keidler Bottiger

1954

Henry R. Albright, Jr.
Ned M. Arbogast
Carolvn Lucas Beyer
William C. Church
Joyce Gilbert
Wallace E. Gordon
Janet Louise Laue
Gravdon I. Lose
Irene K. Oldt
Ruth E. Osborn
Frank D. Richards
Betty Weisenfluh

Wallower
Kenneth H. Bothwell,

Jr.

Faye E. Kostenbauder
Orville and Jean

Rowe Lau\er
Jayne Daily Pettit
Rebecca J. Shade
Ronald F. Goodman
Marilyn J. Huyett
Joanne Heinly

1955

Arlan Gilbert
Anne E. Olinger
Eleanor Benner Stuck
Martin S. Tozer

1956
Janet E. Brandes
Henry S. Cook
Eugene F. Kolva
Nancy J. McCullough
Anna Jane Moyer
Maria S. Ronngren
Betsy Louise Shirk
Glen Edwin Smith
Margaret D.
Sultzbaugh
Diane H. Schiike
John C. Bunke
Ned H. Peck

1957

Scott Anderson
Gloria D. Masteller
Mary Lou Rosendale
Lillian 0. Troutman
Dorothy J. Wardle

1958
Carol B. Dauberman
Flo. A. Troutman
Sara V. Troutman

1959

Claudette Bedeaux
Marian Bowman

SIX

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

September, 1958

— Susquehannans on Parade — S.U h p,o,ul of . . .

'23

The Rev. John I. Cole accepted a
call to Bellwood Lutheran Parish

in June. His address is 1114 Cambria St.,

Bellwood. Pa.

Or. Kozak

'38

>«jp Dr. Andrew
JJ V. Kozak has

recently moved from
Concord College, W.
Va. to Penn State
U. where he will be
Professor of Mathe-
matics in the School
of Education.

X>«j/» The Rev. Robert S. Sassaman,
JQ former Navy Chaplain, has as-
sumed the duties of Associate Pastor of
the First Lutheran Church. Carlisle, Pa.
He and his family are residing at 521 C St.

Jrtpy Vivian Carolus Reitz has left the
J I Northumberland schools, after nine
years, to teach English in the Middleburg.
Pa. High School.

Eleanor B.
Brov/n has re-
ceived her Doctor of
Education degree
with a major in Bus-
iness Education from
Penn State U. She
is teaching at Sac-
ramento High School,
Calif. George J.
Kimmel was recent-
ly elected Supervising Principal by the
Butler, Pa. Twp. School Board. He suc-
ceeds Dr. Ronald E. Kehler "31. Mrs.
Kimmel is the former Dorothy Shutt '40.

> JA Eugene F. Williams has moved
*Wj from Cape May Court House High
School. N. J. and is now principal of the
Northern Joint High School. He and his
family are residing in Dillsburg, Pa.
Florence Rothermel Latsha has taken the
position of English teacher in the Middle-
burg High School after a nine year stint
in the Northumberland, Pa. .schools.

Eleanor B. Brown

) J 1 Leo

41 Krous

Leon E .
jse re-
ceived his Ph.D. de-
gree from New York
University in June
and was promoted to
Assistant Professor
of Finance at Lehigh
U. where he has been
on the faculty since
1951. Leon E. Krouse

f Af% Rufh E- McCorkill this summer vis-
4^ 'ted London, Brussels, West Ger-
many, Switzerland. Italy and France.

>iQ Robert Stahl was awarded a grant
40 '" attend the Institute of Science at
Colby College, Maine, this past summer.
He is a teacher in the Naugatuck High
School. Conn.

> i i John W. Matthews, M.D. will begin
'J4 '^ .\''-''"" of postgraduate study in
Jan. '59 in the field of anesthesiology at
M.D. Anderson Hospital, Houston, Tex.

>rA Frances Roush has left the Carlisle
py Junior High School to accept a po-
sition as music instructor at the U.S. Na-
val Base at Subic Bay in the Philippine
Islands. She will teach navy personnel
children, grades one through twelve.

'51

Patricia Houtz

Patricia Houtz has been appointed
Assistant Professor of Business Ed
ucation at Blooms-
burg State Teachers
College. She had for-
merly been a mem-
ber of the faculty at
the Hanover Park
Regional High School,
Hanover, N. J. J.
David Sterrett, his
wife, and two chil-
dren are living at
1125 Alderman St. N.E., Aiken, S.C. where
he is employed with the DuPont Corp.
Alice Yonghaus Davenport has moved to
510 Howard R'd., Greenwood, Ind. from
Cedar Grove, N. J.

yr't\ John J. Takach received the M.Litt.
0^ degree in Social Sciences from the
University of Pittsburgh in June.

>r^*J Robert MacNamara is now varsity

3 J football coach at the Ligonier High
School near Pittsburgh, Pa.

Marilyn Huyett has received her
M.S. degree in statistics from the
University of Stanford and is working
again at the Bell Telephone Laboratories.
The Rev. Roger E. Rohrbaugh has taken
over the pastorate duties of three churches,
St. John and St. Mark in Heidlersburg and
St. Paul in New Chester, Pa. Philip J.
Crawford, Jr. has become an instructor in
the Westminster Choir College, Princeton,
N. J. The Rev. Stuart H. Lengel, Jr. has
accepted a call to ser\e St. Michael's Luth-
eran Church. Quiggleville. and the Faith
Lutheran Church, Woodland Park, Lycom-
ing County. Pa.

fr"^ The Rev. Edgar William Oestreich

03 h''^ assumed tlie duties of Assistant
Pastor in St. Stephen's Church, Allentown,
Pa. Ivars Avots, after a period in military
service has returned to Boeing Airplane
Co. where he is an Industrial Engineer in

'54

MILTON A. SPOTTS

"There is a weird sound along the trail.
It is the Penitente procession, headed by
the older members of this religious order
of the Navajo Indians, dressed in black and
playing shrill flutes. Following are the
novices whose bare backs are being lashed
with flagelettes until the blood makes rib-
bons of red across their tan skins and
crimson droplets in the desert sand. This
is the traditional manner of doing penance
for their sins."

So writes S.U. Alumnus Milton A. Spotts
of the class of 1908 in describing the ritual
followed by this tribe of Indians in termi-
nating their Easter Holy Week solemni-
ties.

The Rev. Mr. Spotts has been a Mission-
ary to the Navajo Indians in both New
Mexico and Arizona for some years and
has gathered together much material on
the Penitentes, a religious order which
has been very strong in the Northern part
of New Mexico. It originated in Spain and
was brought to America by the Spaniards.
(Continued on next page)

Program Planning. He resides at 2704
72nd Ave, S.E., Mercer Island. Wash.

'56

Evelyn Herbstrith is studying for a
year at the University of Zurich in
Switzerland, Gladys Moore Thumhart has
moved from Carlisle. Pa. to 20 David Ave.,
Troy. N. Y. Gary Smith with the U.S.
Army for the past two years was dis-
charged Oct, 8.

^^n Thiry Reamer has been appointed
J I Field Director of the Columbia. Pa.
County Council of Girl Scouts.

X'CO '^^"'^y '-^® Forrest and Dorothy
30 Wardle spent the summer tour-
ing Europe.

September, 1958

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEVEN

MILTON SPOTTS (Continued)

This order holds its ceremonials during
all of the Lenten Season and has various
colorful rituals. Mr. Spotts relates how-
other novices follow in the procession car-
rying a huge cross, so large that often they
fall under the weight of it. As they return
to their Morado i Chapel) the giant cross
is placed in the ground and the closing
ceremonies are held. This same cross is
used on Good Friday in a ceremony where
all events leading up to the Crucifixion are
re-enacted. The ceremony is in Spanish.

Missionary Spotts says in his story, "A
larger than life-like image of Christ is
placed on the cross and the Penitentes
kneel around it during the hour-long ob-
servance. Afterward the celebrants start
another procession playing flutes and
chanting weird songs. The image of Christ
is placed in an old fashioned coffin which
is carried on the shoulders of the members
and taken to the last cross erected along
the way. The Penitentes then return to
the Morado and stand guard until Easter
morning, dragging heavy chains across
the floor to frighten away the Evil Spirits.
Easter Morn brings another ceremony,
very impressive, very solemn."

Since leaving S.U. Milton Spotts has
travelled many miles, seen a great many
things and rendered .service to a great
many people, not the least of whom are
these Navajo Indians of New Mexico and
Arizona. He has been gathering material
for many years on the the Indian religion
and expects "if the Lord wills, to get it in-
to shape for publication." Work has been
done on translating parts of the book of
St. John into the Navajo language.

In another of the Rev. Mr. Spotts' ex-
periences he tells of the death and burial
of an Indian some thirty years ago. He
says, "the Indians hold an unnatural fear
of death, because they believe the act of
dying is caused by an evil spirit. Their
practice is to hurl the body over a cliff as
soon as possible after death." In this par-
ticular instance Mr. Spotts asked if he
might bury the deceased, and with the
silent Indians huddled a considerable dis-
tance from the spot, he made a rough
coffin, dug a grave, read the commital
service and buried the Indian. It was the
first Christian burial on the Navajo res-
ervation.

Other features in Mr. Spotts' background
include twelve years in the armed services
as chaplain, lecturer in military camps,
graduate work at Princeton Seminary and,
while in New Mexico, the study of archae-
ology in which he did considerable work
on the ruins of the ancient Pueblos.

A rich and full life has been that of
Milton A. Spotts. With a prayer for his
continued good health and good work, Sus-
quehanna University is proud to reach
across a .span of miles and say "He is one
of our Alumni."

Just Married . . .

Carletta Fae Chubb '.57 to Richard L. Hood
at Millerstown in Aug. Mrs. Hood is
teaching in the Greenwood Joint High
School, Millerstown, Pa, and Mr. Hood
is employed by the McKinney Construc-
tion Co., Sunbury.

Henry W. Geiss '56 to June Glazier of
Watertown, N. Y. on July 12. Mr. and
Mrs. Geiss are residing at 173 Woodbine
Ave., Syracuse 6, N. Y. where he is em-
ployed as Field Operations Engineer at
G.E. in the Missile Guidance Section of
Heavy Military Electronic Equipment
Dept.

Emanell Whitenight Gross '42 to Dr. Wil-
liam F. Weir on June 28. Mrs. Weir is
beginning her sixth year as music su-
pervisor for the Central Columbia Joint
Schools and Dr. Weir is practicing op-
tometry in Bloomsburg, Pa.

Eloise Imrie '.56 to Harry S. Ransom, July
27, 1957. They are residing at 1125 W.
Front St., Plainfield, N. J.

Doris Moon '56 to Russell P. Metcalf, July
12, in Terryville, Conn. They will take
up residence in Madison, Wis. where Mr.
Metcalf is employed as field engineer for
the Gisholt Machine Co.

Janet L. Rohrbach '46 to Lavan Robinson
in Sunbury on Mar. 29. Mrs. Robinson is
well-known to many alumni through her
work as Pres. Smith's secretary and
also as secretary of the General Alumni
Asso. Mr. Robinson has been with the
music faculty at S.U. for the past six
years.

Corinne Rochelle Seebold x'58 to Amos
Vastine Persing, III on July 26 in Wat-
sontown, Pa. They reside at 3221 N,
17th St,, Phila., Pa, where Mr. Persing
is enrolled in the Temple School of Den-
tistry.

Jean C. VanVoorhis '51 to Robert G. Mc-
Andrew, Jr. on Jan. 11. Their address
is 7080 Glenmeadow Lane, Cincinnati 37,
Ohio.

Junior Co-eds

Fredricl<son, a son, James Harold, to

James and Lois Fisher '53 Fredrickson

on June 10.
Green, a daughter. Kathy Lynn, to Harold

and Jean Strausser '46 Green on May 25.

Little Kathy joins 5 year old brother

David in the Green family.
Roof, a son. Kevin Scott, to Erdman and

Suzanne Snyder x'56 Roof on June 14.

Three year old Jeffrey and Kevin make

a family of four.
Settle, a son, Tracy Lew, to William and

Ann Guise '52 Settle on May 19.
Shade, a son, Robert Stephen, to the Rev.

Robert T. '54 and Maxine Yocum '53

Shade on August 3.

eminiScmQ wt

Harrison KaufFman

A boy, a father and
horse and buggy were
the principals in the
scene that took place
some fifty-eight years
ago.

This was the big
day— starting at three
o'clock in the morn-
ing—an eighteen mile
ride behind ol' Nell,
across the river, and matriculation at Sus-
quehanna. What would it be— how would
he be received— what would be expected of
him? All these thoughts flashed through
the mind of sixteen year old Harrison
Kauffman as he and his father travelled
the tedious journey to Selinsgrove.

What else ran through this boy's mind as
he sat and waited "ever so long a time"
for his father to enroll him, and what he
thought when his father came back and
told him he was to go to the classroom im-
mediately, can only be left to one's imagi-
nation.

Harrison's father had told him he would
be back within the week with his clothes,
bed clothes, wash bowl, pitcher, and other
necessities. Instead, the week stretched
into four and then five before father got
back with the supplies needed for the
young man's comfort and cleanliness.
Fortunately, a student in the room next to
Harrison, by the name of Haas, "was a
gracious soul and offered the use of any-
thing I needed."

The trips back home were adventures in
themselves. A long walk across the rail-
road bridge at Selinsgrove and then a
freight train ride. This was all part of
Harrison's education at Susquehanna.

Mr. Kauffman writes in a most interest-
ing letter to the Alumni Office, "I recall an
incident that I often think about. In wait-
ing to get a boarding house I was in the
dining room where the girls ate, I believe
it was a Dr. Warner who sat at one end of
the table, and on either side were the girls.
I was at the other end.

"Being a farmer boy I was rather shy
and somewhat embarrassed and for about
three days I ate very little. Fortunately
some girl sitting near me noticed that I
was not eating much and she helped me
out a great deal. After that I boarded
with a Mrs. Ulrich and there I surely ate
my fill."

After leaving Susquehanna Mr. Kauff-
man followed professional baseball for ten
years and then went to Raleigh, N, C,
where he has made his home for the past
fifty years.

Mr. Kauffman's letter to the Alumni Of-
fice was to say how much he had enjoyed
Dr. Woodruff's Book of Poems, and when
(Continued on next page)

EIGHT

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

September, 1958

Campus Improvements

Nothing boosts the morale of a student
body more than new buildings and new
furnishings. Heilman Hall and the addi-
tion to the Library brought from the stu-
dents an enthusiastic response that bright-
ened an otherwise dismal and rainy open-
ing Orientation Day.

In addition to the two new buildings,
the most expensive improvement to the
campus has been the installation of a new
automatic heating plant and a new roof
on the boiler room that cost almost $69,000.

The Women's Auxiliary of the Univer-
sity, after so successfully completing their
part in the construction of Heilman Hall,
took on a new project in the redecorating
of Hassinger Hall.

During the summer Seibert Hall and
Finelawn received an exterior coat of
paint and the furniture in the Seibert Hall
lounges was replaced and refinished.

Because each year brings added parking
problems, an additional parking lot was
added west of Heilman Hall.

Two new faculty members join the stafi
replacing Dr. Amy and Mr. Meader. Mr.
Bruce W. Hansen is a graduate of Mon-
mouth College, 111. and has his masters
degree from Wisconsin. He has completed
his residence work for the doctorate. He
will replace Dr. Amy in Biology.

Assuming Mr. Meader's responsibilities
in the English Dept. Mr. David E. McKen-
ty has come to Susquehanna from the
University of Pennsylvania where he has
been an assistant instructor and graduate
student. His undergraduate work was done
at Temple.

Mrs. J. Roy Lauver replaces Mrs. Anna
M. Humphrey as dietitian and Mrs. Mar-
guerite Stocking is the new house-mother
in Hassinger Hall replacing Mrs. Rachel
Thomson.

REMINISCING WITH . . .

I Continued from Page 7)
informed that Dr. Woodruff remembered
him. he was very much surprised and
pleased.

Mr. Kauffman has been active in
the field of Masonry. He was a Master
Mason for forty years, a Past Master of
his Lodge, a thirty-third degree Scottish
Rite of the Southern Masonic Jurisdiction
and a past officer in the Chapter, Council,
and Commandery. He was a past Grand
Master of the Grand Council of Royal and
Select Masters in North Carolina, a mem-
ber of the Sudan Temple Shrine and many
others.

In closing his letter he wishes well for
Susquehanna in the next one hundred
years. May we also offer Mr. Kauffman
our sincere best wishes for his continued
good health and happiness and add our
thanks for some very interesting informa-
tion about "our Past."

THE SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

POSTMASTER — Please notify if undelivered
Entered at Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania Post Office as Second Class Matter

Convocation Keynote

Mr. H. Richard Reidenbaugh, Executive
Secretary of the Pennsylvania Association
of Colleges and Universities, speaking to
the students and faculty at this year's
Convocation service did the unusual in re-
minding the students that they have a
responsibility to their Alma Mater as well
as their responsibility in becoming liber-
ally educated people.

"Susquehanna became your Alma Mater
on the day you enrolled," said Mr. Reiden-
baugh. "and you will want to assure the
continuance of this kind of education for
future generations."

The speaker impressed upon his audi-
ence the fact that the general public de-
serves to know what is going on, and why,
at Susquehanna, and graduates must be
prepared to tell the story. Said he, "the
public should know that this tremendous
service is being done at great cost on the
part of the university, and at great sac-
rifice on the part of the college personnel.
When you walk out of here with all bills
supposedly paid, perhaps you will not re-
alize that 30 to 50 per cent of the cost of
educating you was borne by someone else."

Concluding a most challenging address
the Pennsylvania educator said, "once you
have told the public of the needs of higher
education, I would hope that you will sup-
port your convictions, both spiritually and
materially."

Dr. Woodruff Honored

Dr. John I. Woodruff was the honored
guest at a dinner held in Selinsgrove, Aug-
ust 23, when Jerry D. Bogar, Jr. called to-
gether a number of their mutual friends to
celebrate the meeting of the two distin-
guished Alumni more than sixty years ago.

Present at the dinner were: Dr. Basil
Martin x'28, Ralph W. Woodruf! '20. Dr.
Latimer S. Landes 'U, Dr. G. Morris
Smith, Frank A. Eyer x'98. Brian Teats
'98, Dr. William Rearick '97, Dr. Chalmers
Frontz '96, Edwin M. Brungart '00, William
Schnure x'99, Charles I. Boyer x'02 and
three friends: Samuel App, Thomas Cleck-
ner and Col. Franklin Kemble.

FOOTBALL

Coaches "Whitey" Keil '39 and Bob Pit-
tello '51 are back again directing Susque-
hanna's football destinies. With ten letter-
men returning, five players with some col-
lege experience and fifteen freshmen, the
coaches have their hands full in rounding
out a team with the hopes of winning at
least 50 percent of the games.

The schedule follows:
October :

4 — Ursinus (Parents Day) H

11 — Swarthmore A

18 — Dickinson < Homecoming) H

25— Grove City A

November:

8— Wagner A

15 — Haverford H

BASKETBALL

Dec. 6— Wilkes A

Dec. 13— Ursinus H

Dec. 15 — Lebanon Valley H

Jan. 5 — Gettysburg A

Jan. 7— Mansfield S. T. C H

Jan. 10 — Dickinson A

Jan. 14— Phila. Textile H

Jan. 17— Western Maryland A

Jan. 31— Wagner A

Feb. 4 — Lycoming H

Feb. 7— Washington H

Feb. 9— Rider H

Feb. 11— Scranton A

Feb. 13— Hartwick H

Feb. 17— F. & M A

Feb. 21— Drexel H

Feb. 23— Lycoming A

Feb. 25— Juniata H

Feb. 27— Upsala A

Feb. 28— Rutgers 'So. Jersey) A

STAR COURSE 1

Dr. Percy M. Linebaugh, Chairman of
Susquehanna's Public Events Committee
has announced the forthcoming program
for the 1958-'9 Star Course series. .

The program is as follows: I

Oct. 10— Lecture Project Vanguard '

Jan. i)— Piani.st Lillian Kallir

Mar. 12— Lecture Douglas Cater

April 23 Gala Performance

TWO

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

December, 1958

THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY

Officers of l-he Associafion

DR. JOHN I. WOODRUFF, '88, 303 W. Walnut St., Sclinsgrove, P:i.
R.'VYMO.XD P. CARMAN, SR., '30, 802 Carl St., York, Pa.
LAWRENCE M. IS.\ACS, '43, 242 Flagstone D"r., Bethlehem. Pa.
MRS. MARY FARLLING HOLLWAY, '28, E. Coiintiy Club R'd. R. D.

Red Lion, Pa.
MRS. L.WAN R. ROBINSON, '46, 301 S. Market St., Selinsgrove, Pa.
W. D.WID GROSS, '47, 410 N. 9th St.. Selinsgrove. Pa.
EDWI.N M. BRUNGART. '00, 400 W. Walnut St., Selinsgrove, Pa.
DR. GLENN L. MUSSER, '41, 1143 S. Pugh St., State College, Pa.
PAUL M. HAINES. '31. 4401 Van Bunn St.. Univ. P'k..

Hyattsville, Md.

Alumni Represenl-at-ive on University Board of Trustees

CLYDE R. SI'lTZNEH, '37. 201 Morhn Ave.. Bryn Mawr, Pa.

DISTRICT CLUB ORGANIZATIONS

ALTOONA

DR. LUKE H. RHOADS, '30. 901 Spruce St.. HuUidaysburg. Pa.
DR. MILLARD G. FISHER. '50, Slate Hospital. HoUidaysburg. Pa.

Honorary Prc^dent

President

First Vice-President

#2,

Second Vice-President

Secretary

Treasurer

Statistician

Member-at-Large

Mcmber-at-Large

MRS. MELVIN C. GARBER. '32. 600 Oakmont Place. Roaring Spring, Pa.
THE REV. HE.NRY F. HOPKI.VS. '44, 100 Halleck Place, Altoona, Pa.

President
Vice-President

DR. ROBERT N. TROUTMAN,

CALIFORNIA

26. 434 W. 12th St.,
CENTER-UNION
BEAHM, '30, Aaronshnrg. Pa.

Claremont, Calif,

Secretary
Treasurer

President

RALPH E

PAUL D. REAMER, '31, Laurelton, Pa

MRS. SPENCER BOYER, '50, 520 Market St., Mifflinburg, Pa.

HARRISBURG
MARSH BOGAR, '51, 4200 Ridgeview R'd.. Harrisburg. Pa.
LESTER C. HEILMAN, JR., '52, 350 Haucks R'd., Col. P'k.,

Harrisburg, Pa.
MRS. CLAY'TON WHITMAN, '44, 335 Pine St., Steelton, Pa.

HAZLETON

KARL H. YOUNG, '41, 218 W. 5th St.. Hazleton. Pa.
JOHN P. SENKO, '31, Sugarloaf, Pa.

JOHNSTOWN

PERCY B. DAVIS, '26, 248 Main St., Rear, JohnstowTi, Pa.
MRS. MAX GOVEKAR, '47. 40 Main St., Conemaugh, Pa.
MRS. GEORGE R. WALTER, '40, 216 DuPont St., Johnstown, Pa.
ROBERT A. GABRENY'A, '40, 84 Asbome St., Johnstown, Pa.

LEHIGH VALLEY

THE REV. CLARENCE R. SCHAFFER, '37, 100 Chestnut St
WILFRED J. SHEETZ, '48. 48 S. Broad St., Nazareth, Pa.
MRS. HAROLD R. KRAMER. '45, 1154 E. Cedar St., .\llentown
MRS. OUENTIN E. ZELL, '42, 2223 Center St., Bethlehem, Pa.
GERALD E. WILSON, '56, 318 S. 16th St.. AUentown, Pa.

LEWISTOWN

ATTY. HARRY B. THATCHER, '41, 26 N. Main St., Lewistown, Pa.
THEODORE R. CAMERO.N. '28. R. D. 2, Millerstown, Pa.
MRS. ALOYSIUS DERR. '49, Maple Grove R'd., Belleville, Pa.
MRS. CARVER McNITT, '41, Rcedsville, Pa.

MT. CARMEL-SHAMOKIN

S. JOHN PRICE, '42. 1435 Market St., Ashland, Pa.
HOWARD J. WERTZ, '30, 602 Cameron St., Shamokin, Pa.

NORTH NEW JERSEY-NEW YORK
HERBERT, R., '51, and FLO GUYER, '50, HAINES, 236 Cedar St.

Livingston, N. J.
JACOB M. SPANGLER, '52, 4 Dempster Rd., Chatham, N. J.
ROBERT O., '52, and SHIRLEY NICKLIN, '50, BOGDANFFY,

26 Chestnut D'r., Packanack Lake. .\'. J.

PHILADELPHIA

KENNETH A. LENKER. '52. 327 d.. S. Morris Ave.. Cmm Lynne,
WILLIAM H. PRICHARD, '52, Dutton Mill R'd.. Malvern. Pa.
FRANKLIN E. FERTIG, '44, 217 Madison Ave., Prospect P'k., Pa.

PITTSBURGH

DR. REED SPEER, '32, 29 Grandview Ave., Grafton, Pa.

FRANK C. KNORR, '21, R. D. #2. Corapolis, Pa.

ROBERT F. HOSTETTER, '30. 208 Grove Ave , Pittsburgh, 29,

SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY

THE REV. W. R. FITZGERALD, '11, Kreamer, Pa.
DOUGLAS A. PORTZLINE, '41, 8th & Bridge Sts.,

Selinsgrove, Pa.

WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE
GEORGE F. DAVIS, '32. 3423 Oliver St., Washingtcm 15, D. C.
HOWARD L. LUKEHART, '31, 1135 Wakefield D'r.,

Alexandria, Va.

WILKES-BARRE - SCRANTON
JOHN E. NOONAN, '28, 7 Terrace St., Wilkcs-Barre, Pa.
MRS. GEORGE B. BACKER, '.54. 160 Price St., Kingston, Pa.

WILLIAMSPORT

PRESTON H. SMITH, '38, 917 Market St.. Williamsport. Pa.
MRS. GLEN RUSSELL, '36, 812 Lincoln Ave.. Williamsport, Pa.

YORK-HANOVER
THE REV. LESTER J. KARSCHNER. 37, Alibottstown. Pa.
WALTER M. HERTZ, '36, 67 Spencer Ave., Lancaster, Pa.
MRS. RICHARD REIFF, '44, 319 York St., Manchester, Pa.
P.\TRICIA HEATHCOTE. '52. 220 E. Cottage Place York, Pa.

President

Vice-President

Secretary-Treasurer

President

Vice-President
Secretary -Treasurer

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Vice-President

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Vice-President

Secretary

Treasurer

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MESSAGE TO ALUMNI

Dear Friends:

A special chapel program will be held
for Dr. G. Morris Smith at 8:50 a. m. on
January 16, in Seibert Hall, and I hope
many of you will be able to be present. We
will join in expressing our gratitude and
cell'; . mtnt for a job well done.

We sincerely hope that Prexy and Mrs.
Smith will en;oy a pleasant and interest-
ing retirement. It was well earned.

May I also take this opportunity to say
to the new President that we are looking
forward to welcoming him. and we pledge
him our whole-hearted support.

Many of you have read about the death
of Dr. Latimer S. Landes who has been an
ardent supporter of Susquehanna for many
years. The University, the Alumni Associa-
tion, and particularly the York District
Club will miss his guiding hand for many
years to come.

A very Happy New Year to all of you.

Pres. Gen. Alumni Assoc.

Concept Of The Alumnus

Years ago Dr. Hu Shih, the scholar who
was then Chinese ambassador to the United
States, said America's greatest contribu-
tion to education was its revolutionary con-
cept of the alumnus: its concept of the for-
mer student as an understanding, respon-
sible partner and champion.

Today, this partner and champion of
American higher education has an oppor-
tunity for service unparalleled in our his-
tory. He recognizes, better than anyone,
the essential truth in the statement to
which millions finally now subscribe: that
upon higher education depends, in large
part, our society's physical and intellectual
survival. He recognizes, better than any-
one else, the truth in the statement that
the race can attain even loftier goals
ahead; by strengthening our system of
higher education in all its parts. As an
alumnus— first by understanding, and then
by exercising his leadership — he holds
within his own grasp the means of doing so.

Rarely has one group in our society—
indeed, every member of the group— had
the opportunity and the ability for such
high service.

—American Higher Education

Entered as second-class matter September 26, 1931, at the Post Office at Selinsgrove, Pa., under the Act of August 24 1912.
Published four times a year by Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa., in months of September, December, March and June.

December. 1958

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

THREE

The Alumnus Takes Pride In Dedicating This Issue To G. Morris Smith.
In 31 Yrs. Has Made Tremendous Contribution To S. U. Will Retire Feb. 1.

The Susquehanna Alumnus, in this issue, sa-
lutes G. Morris Smith, president of Susquehanna
University since 1928.

President Smith, after thirty-one years of mer-
itorious service, will retire February 1, 1959.

The Story of Susquehanna UniiH'rsity by Clark
and Wilson covers, in part two, the period of Dr.
Smith's Administration. With the authors' per-
mission we give herewith some of the high lights
of this administration.

In 1927, G. Morris Smith was pastor of the Lutheran Church
of the Redeemer in Buffalo, N. Y. His brother Dr. Charles
Smith, for a number of years, had been president of Roanoke
College, Va. and in a meeting with Senator Charles Steele of
Northumberland who was a prominent member of the Board of
Susquehanna, though feeling that his younger brother should

remain in the ministry, agreed that he would be an

e.xcellent choice for the presidency of Susquehanna.

The elder Smith was on his way to Buffalo to preach
a Reformation sermon and upon his arrival, greeted
his brother at the railroad station with, "Morris, how
would you like to be a college president?"

In relating this story, Dr. Wilson, in The Story of
Siisqaehanna University, said, "Now more than a
quarter century later we wonder whether the elder
brother has ever said, 'Morris, how have you liked be-
ing a college president?' "

recently as May, 1954 was complimented in the report of the
visitation committee of the Middle States Association of Col-
leges upon the quality of the liberal arts program at Susque-
hanna.

In a later presidential report. Dr. Smith appealed to the
Board to aid S. U. in every way. "Give her of your highest
vision," said he. "Give her your prayers. Give her of your
means. She cannot do her work without adequate support.
Let our slogan be QUALITY BEFORE QUANTITY. And if
we so operate Susquehanna, I am confident the day will come
soon when she will take her rightful place among the highest
and the best, and the men and women of tomorrow will rise
up and bless you."

S. U. ACCREDITED

Good news reached Susquehanna students at Christmas,
1930, when President Smith passed word along that Susque-
hanna had now achieved stature as an accredited college. Dur-

A NEW YEAR LETTER TO OUR ALUMNI

YOUNGEST COLLEGE PRESIDENT IN U. S.

Coming to Susquehanna on June 1, 1928, at the age
of thirty-seven, G. Morris Smith was the youngest
college president in office in the United States. During
his thirty-one years he has fashioned the pattern of
Susquehanna for about one-third of its existence and
has made Susquehanna one of the strongest Lutheran
institutions in the nation.

The task, from the beginning, was a difficult one,
but the new president early developed a philosophy of
administration that was contained in his first Presi-
dent's Report to the Board of Directors on February
1, 1929. In this Report he said, "In a word, we have
stood for prompt payment of bills; a wholesomely bal-
anced social program ; the necessity of cultivating the
habit of study if one is to be happy at college and make
the most of his golden opportunities; the need of
showing courtesy, kindliness and the co-operative
spirit; and above all the necessity of striving for a
clean, pure life of religious faith and trust in God as the Auth-
or of all good, and without whom all education is folly."

When he was called. President Smith was told by the direct-
ors that the impelling need of the college was to meet the stand-
ards for getting the college accredited by the regional rating
association. Accordingly the new administration embarked on
a program of academic concentration. In time the theological
seminary and the extension school were discontinued, and
Susquehanna set itself a goal for size and quality, affii'ming
that it desired to be principally and essentially a good liberal
arts college with a maximum enrollment of five hundred
students. Throughout his administration. President Smith
has remained faithful to the expression of this goal and as

As you will be reading this early in January, my thoughts are
naturally toward the future. You all have my good wishes for a
bright, useful and encouraging New Year. May God's blessing attend
you and yours a I I through your days.

As I have often said, the alumni are the best index of the
stature of a college. "By their fruits ye shall know them," is not
only the test of a Christian disciple, but also defines the value of
a college. The people who make up the college — trustees, faculty,
students, and alumni — are the college.

The spirit of helpfulness is what is needed from all sectors of
our constituency. For my successor, may I bespeak your cordial
support so that by your manifested good will the college may go on
from strength to strength.

For all your kindness Mrs. Smith joins me in abiding gratitude.

Faithful ly yours.

<^. AcvU4/4vJ^

December 16, 1958

ing this same year, Susquehanna also became a member of the
Association of American Colleges.

And now across the nation, institutions as well as people are
affected by the economic depression.

Along with ether efforts to finance the college, Dr. Smith, on
■June 4, 1931, reported to the Board of Directors that at a meet-
ing of the Alumni soon to be held he would recommend the in-
augurating of a permanent Alumni Fund. This was of fore-
most importance because of the depression.

There had to follow, of necessity, a retrenchment program
requiring, among other things reductions in faculty salaries.

(Cont. next page)

FOUR

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

December, 1958

Db. Smith — Cont.

With income lessened and a decrease in student enrollment,
the university experienced another set-back on Jan. :i, 1934,
when the old Alumni Gymnasium burned down in the middle
of the night.

NEW GYMNASIUM

Exactly one year and six months from the date of the fire, a
new gymnasium was dedicated. In his report to the Board
President Smith said, "It is ... a great pleasure to report that
our eflFort for funds for a new gymnasium has met with suc-
cess. The Alumni have exhibited very great enthusiasm under
the stirring and sacrificial leadership of their president, Mr.
William T. Decker of Montgomery, Pa."

Morning chapel has been regarded by Dr. Smith as one of
the strong supports of the religious life of the college. He
himself has prepared the roster of chapel leaders. A consid-
erable number of the faculty have shown a praiseworthy spirit
in following the example of the president in faithful attend-
ance upon its services. The philosophy of the president was
that daily chapel answers a real need for daily spiritual re-
newal, that the time consumed need not be long, that its content
should be biblical, that its form might be varied provided it
contained the e-;sential elements of wor.ship. His idea was that
the service should be a daily matter, a lifting of the heart to
God early in the morning, so that both faculty and students
could feel about them an atmosphere of trust and confidence.
A Christian climate cannot be meditated by one man alone,
whether chaplain or president, but must be generated cooper-
atively by faculty and students.

The season 1935-36 was the year in which was instituted
the Siatqiichatina Unii'ersity Studies and the subsequent found-
ing of the Susquehanna University Press. When the idea of
the Sitsquehanna University Studies was presented to Dr.
Smith by Dr. Arthur H. Wilson and Dr. William A. Russ, Jr.,
President Smith assented easily and readily on the strength of
that definite clairvoyance and constructive vision which has
always been part of his nature. The Studies constituted a
good idea and, whenever G. M. S. was confronted with a good
idea, nobody had to ask him twice.

As soon as the economic depression subsided the picture at
Susquehanna immediately began to brighten. President Smith
made suie that there were immediate increases in faculty sal-
aries and he prepared a plan for the inauguration of a proper
retirement system for members of the faculty and administra-
tive staff.

In 1937, Susquehanna became a member of the American
Council on Education. Two years later the Pennsylvania State
Council of Education accredited Susquehanna for the training
of music supervisors. For twelve years, the university had
been accredited to prepare teachers of public school music.

WORLD WAR II

As the economic situation became more and more stable.
President Smith reiterated each year his plea for a new class-
room building. World War II, however, intervened and in 1942
th.e Federal Government contracted with the university for the
housing, feeding and educating of prospective air cadets.

President Smith said, in echoing the sentiments of all Sus-
quehannans, "We are glad that Susquehanna University can
be of real service to our beloved nation in its struggle to bring
in a better world. As a Christian college we are in a position
to implant in the minds of our soldiers ideals that will endure
after the smoke of the battle is over."

Dr. Wilson, in his Stoi-y of S. U., in commenting on the finan-
cial record for the early war years said, "Here is indeed major
evidence of superb housekeeping. Under President G. Morris

Smith, Susquehanna University had sailed side by side with
the Ship of State during the war years and, unlike the Ship of
State, had emerged not only victorious but with debt-free money
in the bank, actually a major gain of more than one hundred
thousand dollars."

In 1940 Dr. Smith was appointed by Gov. Arthur H. James,
a member of the Pennsylvania State Council of Education,
serving from 1940 until 19.54. He also served as a member of
the Executive Board of the United Lutheran Church in Amer-
ica from 1944 until 1950.

In the presidential report dated August 27, 1943, Dr. Smith
told of the establishment of the Lillian V. Johanson Smith
.-■cholarship fund in memory of his wife who died August 6.

BOGAR HALL

The happiest event of the 1950-51 year was the completion
of Bogar Hall. This was the culmination of many years of
planning on the part of Dr. Smith, and to the faculty and
students was a dream come true.

Dr. Smith, for ten years, had been setting aside money for
the construction of this new classroom building. Many vr:*l
remember the contribution of the church through CHEY, and
of course, the magnificent gifts of two sons of the university,
Jerry D. Bogar, Jr., and his son, Guy M. Bogar.

The completion of the academic year 1952-53 marked twenty-
five successful years for Dr. G. Morris Smith as president
of Susquehanna University. In April, 1953, the faculty, admin-
istrative staff, and Board of Directors combined to tender an
anniversary dinner to President and Mrs. Smith and to present
as a small token of esteem and appreciation a solid mahogany
knee-hole desk with leather top, excellent in its craftsmanship.

During this year Gustavus Adolphus Hall was completely
transformed into a student center, with more adequate dormi-
tory rooms for men. Filling a great need on the campus, G. A.
now looked beautiful with overstuffed furniture, surrounded by
such serviceable rooms as a book store, mail room, snack bar,
and several offices. It was during this year also, that for the
first time in the Smith Administration and presumably during
the entire history of the university, Susquehanna conferred
upon certain lay members of the Board of Directors, the doc-
tors' degree, honoris causa. Receiving this degree were such
well known alumni as Roger Miles Blough, Jerry D. Bogar, Jr.,
Frank A. Eyer, and Dan Smith, Jr.

It was during the Smith Administration also, that women
were elected for the first time to the Board of Directors. In-
cluded was one alumna. Dr. Mildred E. Winston, '21.

ACCREDITATION REAFFIRMED

On September 1, 1954. President Smith reported to the Board
of Directors, "The most significant occurrence during the year
was the visit by six educators of the Middle States Association
to determine how well Susquehanna University was fulfilling
its stated purpose as an institution of higher learning ....
the Commission's decision was to reaflSrm the accreditation
of the university."

(Continued on Page 6)

G. MORRIS SMITH IN PICTURES

1. Baseball star at Roanoke. 2. In his first year at S. U. 3. With
brother Charles, ft'en nrcsident of Roanoke. 4. Always an ardent
fisherman. 5. With Mrs. Smith, welcoming students at Pine
Lawn. 6. With new bride, Ruth Juram Smith. June I94fi. 7. At one
of many Pine Lawn receptions for alumni-with Dr. Foelsch and
Mrs. Martha Lar-son Martin, '26. 8. Laying Cornerstone for new
Library. 9. In familiar role as nrcac'Tr. 10. in rentenn'-d Home-
coming parade. 11. G. M. "Harry Truman" Smith. 12. Centennial
Founder's Day with Mrs. Smith. Dr. Franklin Clark P'ry and Dr.
Gilbert, is. In 1'"^' ncadrmic •Procession with honorary degree
recipient, Erie I. Shobcrt, II, '35.

SIX

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

December, 1958

Dr. Smith — Cont.

Dr. Wilson lists in his book, seventeen commendations in the
Commission's report as well as suggestions for the future. All
seventeen could be summarized in the last which stated, "It is
clear that Susquehanna University has much 'hat is real and
fine to idealize."

THE CENTENNIAL
Under the date of September 1, 1955, President Smith
opened his annual Report to the Board of Directors with the
reminder that "Susquehanna University will bfi one hundred
years old in 1958. During the past year, besides routine duties
. . . , our major work has been planning for the worthy cele-
bration of the Centennial."

Dr. Smith then went on to note that the Central Pennsylvania
Synod had approved, in principle, the purposed Susquehanna
University Centennial Appeal for $500,000.

The unfolding plan and hope for the Centennial Year en-
visaged a new music building to cost approximately $300,000 ;
an addition to the Library to cost $150,000; an increased en-
dowment and improvements to the physical plant — the total
goal to be $700,000.

When the Appeal opened. Dr. Smith was able to report that
$200,000 was en hand, having come to the university through
the generosity of Alumni, the Women's Auxiliary and special
friends.

The splendid part played by the Women's Auxiliary re-
flected the leadership, inspiration and dynamic quality of Ruth
Juram Smith who had become Mrs. G. Morris Smith in June
of 1946.

The president's report for the year 1956-57 states: "The big
achievement has been the success of the Centennial Appeal for
$700,000."

Anyone who was in chapel on that morning when Dr. Smith
announced the news about the success of the Appeal will never
foiget the occasion. It was genuinely a Thanksgiving service,
and Dr. Smith surpassed himself in spiritual greatness of lan-
guage, with humble thanks for the blessing which God had con-
ferred upon His beloved Susquehanna, through the hearts of
men moved by the Divine Will.

With the completion of the Centennial Appeal, the physical
growth of Susquehanna, through the years of the Smith Ad-
ministration, is shown by the following comparisons: value
cf buildings and grounds grew from $606,864 to $2,360,697; en-
dowment from $351,303 to more than S1,000,000 (when the Cen-
tennial Appeal is complete) ; total assets from $996,236 to $3,-
567, 258; and the accumulated indebtedness of $101,350 was en-
tirely wiped out.

The end of an era came with the announcement just released
by Dr. John F. Harkins, President of the Board of Susque-
hanna that on February 1, 1959, after thirty-one years. Dr.
Smith will retire from the presidency of the university.

In commenting on Dr. Smith's Administration, Dr. Harkins
said, "It is with deep regret that the Board of Directors accede
to Dr. Smith's wish to retire . . . He has ;;erved the university
well and thousands of graduates who have gone out into life
are grateful for his administi-ation."

The Board of Directors, in their meeting of November 17,
unanimously elected G. Morris Smith, President Emeritus.

His friends can now paraphrase his brother's early question
and say, "Morris, we hope you have liked being a college
president." I

Homecoming Queen and Attendants

Somehow or other, each year Alumni President Garman finds himself surrounded
by Susquehanna's fairest. A very successful 1958 Homecoming saw the crown-
ing of Miss Lois Andren of Point Pleasant, N. J. as Homecoming Queen.
With her are: L. to R.— Miss Ardith Renning, Collingswood, N. J., Miss
Ann Hewes, Philadelphia, and Miss Millie Barabas, North Bergen, N. J.

ALUMNI SUPPORT
OF ALMA MATER OF
PRIMARY IMPORTANCE

"There are no words eonnnensitrdte
with what the Alumni Fund, in all
respects, means to the college. It is
daily hi-ead and life, it is strength
and growth of encouragement ; it is,
above all else, testimony that the
purpose of a free college in the serv-
ice of our society is understood and
will be served by those who in their
individual daily lives were and will
be se)~ved by it."

When Dr. John S. Dickey. President of
Dartmouth College .said the above, he
\oiced the sentiment of all those in Col-
lege administration work. The Alumni
Fund is indeed testimony that the college
has served well its graduates.

Business and Industry today is respond-
ing to the need for financial assistance in
all types of educational institutions. Aside
from special grants, Susquehanna received
last year more than $7,000 from Pennsyl-
vania firms that contributed through the
"Foundation for Independent Colleges,"
an increase of 25 per cent over last year

But Business and Industry is asking
"What are your Alumni doing for you?"
And it is precisely at this point that col-
leges fail if they do not succeed in getting
I Continued on Page 10) I

December, 1958

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

SEVEN

Dr. Gnstave W. Weber Unanimous Choice of Bd. Flashes from the Campus
Of Directors, Will Succeed Pres. G. M. Smith

Toledo Clergyman Has Impressive Background in Education
and Industry. To Assume Duties February 1.

Dr. Qustave W. Weber, prominent minister and former business executive, was the
unanimous selection of the Board of Directors as the twelfth president of Susquehanna
Unixersity to succeed Dr. G. Morris Smith.

Dr. John F. Harliins, President of the Board, in making the announcement on Decem-
ber 10th said. "The Board has had before it several candidates to succeed Dr. Smith but
all of us believe Dr. Weber will give an inspiring leadership to the University. We are
indeed happy that we have been able to secure such a man."

Dr. Weber is now pastor of the Glenwood Lutheran Church, Toledo, Ohio where he
has been since 1955. Glenwood is one of the largest churches in Toledo, carrying on its
I Oils more than 2,000 members.

Prior to his present church position, Dr.
Weber had been Vice-President of the
Doehler-Jarvis Division of National Lead
Company in Toledo. He had become Di-
rector of Human Relations with this or-
ganization in 1950. but was soon promoted
to the Vice-Presidency in charge of In-
dustrial and Personnel Relations.

Susquehanna's new President also has
had teaching and education administration
experience. He taught Greek and German
at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in
Philadelphia and was Director of Religious
Studies at the Hill School. Pottstown.

A native of Allentown. Dr. Weber is a
graduate of Wagner College, the Philadel-
phia Theological Seminary, the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, and the Philadel-
phia Episcopal Seminary, His earned de-
grees are A.B., B.D.. S.T.M., and Th. D.

Many Pennsylvanians know Dr. Weber
through his pastorate at St. James Church,
Pottstown, from 1S33 to 1946.

While in Pottstown. Dr. Weber took an
active part in civic affairs. He was Vice-
President of the Board of Education, Presi-
dent of the Pottstown Memorial Hospital
Board, President of the Recreation Com-
mission, Vice-President of the Community
Concerts Association, and a member of
the Board of the Y. M. C. A.

In Toledo, in the same tireless fashion,
he soon was elected to the Board at St.
Luke's Hospital, became a member of the
Mayor's Labor-Management Committee
and was elected to several church offices.

He has been Chairman of Red Cross Roll
Calls. Cancer Fund Appeals, Community
Chest campaigns, and War Bond Drives.
He is a member of the Rotary Club.

The fall edition of the Wagner College
Alumni News says of Dr. Weber: "His
classmates at Wagner recall that Presi-
dent Weber was President of the Debating
Society, Vice-President of the Student As-
sociation, an active dramatics club mem-
ber, and a nine-letter man in basketball,
baseball, and football." Dr. Weber was the
speaker at Wagner's 75th Anniversary
Convocation in January of last year.

DR. WEBER

He is at present a member of the Execu-
tive Board of the Synod of Ohio and a
member of the Board of the United Luth-
eran Church Foundation.

What Dr. Weber considers to be extra-
curricular activities include several sum-
mers in Europe leading college students
under the auspices of the Experiment in
International Living: a football, basket-
ball and baseball official for the Pennsyl-
vania Interscholastic Athletic Association
and a member of the Eastern Intercol-
legiate Official's Bureau. He has been
greatly in demand as a speaker to num-
erous civic groups. Foremen's Clubs, in-
dustrial conferences and school commence-
ments. He has been a popular speaker in
several colleges in the east.

Dr. Weber will move his family to Selins-
grove February 1st.

All Alumni pledge their support to Dr.
Weber and wish him many years of
happiness and success at Susquehanna.

People on the campus of Susquehanna
were scurrying busily on the eve of Oct.
21. It was Operation Book Transfer. This
was the task of moving .some 33.000 vol-
umes from storage into the new Library.
The transfer complete, the Library was
ready for general use that week . . .

The Music Department of S. U. has
been the recipient recently of several gen-
erous gifts . . . Frederick C. Stevens, a
member of the faculty and for many years
associated with the music department,
turned over his entire library of voice
literature for the use of that department
. . . Margaret E. Keiser, '26, presently a
private voice teacher in Phila., gave
several volumes for the music library . . .
William 0. Roberts, '29, who is super-
visor of music in the Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
schools, sent a monetary gift to be used
for "library purposes" , . . The mem-
bers of the Lehigh Valley District Alumni
Club also contributed money to be used
for books and/or records . . . Dexter N.
Weikel, '48, minister of music in the
Messiah Lutheran Church, So. Williams-
port. Pa., presented two outstanding re-
cords on behalf of his choir ... On Nov.
7, at the morning Chapel service, Mrs.
Janet Rohrbach Robinson, '46, presented
to Heilman Hall, a portrait of the late
Dr. E. Edwin Sheldon, in a sincere tri-
bute to Dr. Sheldon's lifetime of labor
for and toward a finer institution of learn-
ing for music students at S. U. The por-
trait, which was done by James E. Wert,
x'44. has been hung over the fireplace in
the library of Heilman Hall . . .

Selinsgrove will soon have a "Univer-
sity Avenue". Alumni led by William M.
Schnure, x'99, and Alumni President Gar-
man petitioned the borough to change
the name of W. Walnut St., in order to
better identify the town of Selinsgrove
with the college . . .

Susquehanna's Chapel Choir, under the
direction of Lavan R. Robinson, was fea-
tured in the 9th annual radio "Festival
of Music" on Christmas day. A network of
eastern radio stations carried a program
of appropriate holiday music , . .

Susquehanna recently was the recipient
of an unrestricted gift from the Esso
Education Foundation for the academic
year 1958-59.

In the letter received with the grant,
the Foundation emphasized its interest in
supporting the smaller and less affluent
institutions of higher learning.

Dr. Smith in writing his appreciation
said, "Those smaller colleges which you
are interested in supporting, lend variety
to the educational pattern and in general
emphasize the development of character
as an integral part of higher education.
For your interest in such institutions we
have profound gratitude."

EIGHT

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

December, 1958

Susquehannans on Parade —

'00 ^''' ■'°''" '• Woodruff, Susque-
00 hanna's oldest living alumnus, cel-
brated his 94th birthday at his home on
Nov. 24.

f(\Q Dr. I. Hess
5/ (J Wagner was
guest of honor at a k^
testimonial dinner on B^ «i55' T
Nov. 12 corrunemor- * 5/S^ *" ♦.
ating his fifieth anni-
versary as pastor of
Trinity Evangelical
Somerset. Pa. More
than 1.000 people of
all faiths turned out
to do him honor. A ^^ , „ Wagner
substantial cash gift

was presented to Dr. Wagner as well as
In 1940 S. U. conferred upon him the hon-

fe\i\ Dr. W. Ralph Wagenseller, former
\}\j Dean of Drexel's College of Busi-
ness Administration, has had a confer-
ence room at Drexel named in his honor.
In 1940 S. U. conferred upon him the hon-
orary degree of Doctor of Science.

ft\t% Dr. Thomas J. Smull was honored
yj as the "Man of the Year" at the
Town and Gown banquet staged at the
Ohio Northern University student center
this fall. Dr. Smull had formerly been
Dean of the College of Engineering at Ohio
N. U.

Jrti^ William A. Moyer retired this
^ I year as a teacher in the Bethle-
hem schools. He has moved to Cressona,
Pa. George N. Young, Protestant Chap-
lain at Danville, Pa. was the subject of an
interesting article in THE LUTHERAN,
Oct. 8. 1958. The article was written by
Katherine Dietterle Benion, '41.

Ity J Edith Frankenfleld Cramer has
Jt^ recently been appointed teacher of
Social Studies in the Harding Junior H. S.
in Phila. She has been teaching there
since the death of her husband in June
19,57.

'0*7 ^'y^^ ''• Spitiner, president of

J I Philadelphia's Poor Richard Club,
and a group of ten members and friends
pilgrimaged to Europe in Oct. and present-
ed a silver medal of achievement to
French Premier Charles De Gaulle. A
similar medal was given to Sir Harry
Brittain, founder of the Commonwealth
Press Union of Great Britain.

f*iQ Caroline Grubb Reisinger and her
JO hu.sband were tour directors for
a nine weeks tour of Europe this summer
sponsored by the Shippensburg State
Teacher's College. They plan a similar
lour next summer. Mrs. Reisinger is the
cataloguer for the Shippensburg public

library and Mr. Reisinger is chairman of
the English Dept. at Shippensburg S. T. C.
Preston H. Smith, well known to many
alumni and active in the general Alumni
Association, was elected by the University
Board of Directors to finish the unexpired
term of his late father, Dan Smith, Jr. who
had served on the Board for more than
forty years.

f A 't George J.
*J I Herman asso-
ciate professor of
Civil Engineering at
Montana State Col-
lege, has been ap-
pointed Assistant
Dean of Engineering
at that college. Mel-
vln W. Jones this
year moved from
Keyport, N. J., High
to Middleton, N. J.,
he is Director of Gui-

George J. Herman

High School where
dance.

'42

The Rev. John C. Ickes is now pa.s-
tor of the Trinity Lutheran Church.
Shamokin. Pa. He had been Executive
Secretary of the Bronx Division of the
Protestant Church Council, N. Y. C, for
the past four years.

Lawrence M. Isaacs has been pro-

'43

X'45

with Bethlehem Steel Co., Bethlehem, Pa.
as of July 1.

Dr. Joseph
Mig I larese
has been named
head of Colgate-Pal-
molive Co.'s new
laboratory for Bio-
logical Research lo-
cated at New Brun.s-
^^^^ wick. N. J. He has

^^^WP^^H been a member of
^m f^ ^ ^^M Colgate's Research
^^ ^^^ and Development

team for three years.
Dexter N. Weikel joined the facul-
ty of the School of Music here at
Susquehanna in Oct., on a part-time basis.
Twice a week he comes to Selinsgrove
from So. Williamsport to teach organ.

>y|A Lillian Kepner Larrimore, her son
^y and her husband have been living

in Bangkok, Thailand for more than a

year. Her husband is with the U. S.

Government's foreign aid and techanical

assistance program.

>f"A Donald Wissinger is now guidance
director lor the W. York. Pa. H. S.
Rowie Durden is working on his
doctorate at Teachers College,

Columbia U. and at the same time serves

the college as part-time instructor in
clarinet. Pat Heathcote, in July, won the
Women's Singles Tennis Championship in
\ork. Pa. Harold "Bus" Carr received
from Penn Stale U. in Aug. the degree of
Master of Education in Guidance. He is
now guidance counselor in the Troy, Pa.
H. S. J. Robert Dunlap is with the Augs-
burg State Opera in Germany. Jackey
MacKeever, much to the delight of her
Susquehanna friends, did an outstanding
job in a two hour TV program, Nov. 30
with Rosalind Rus.sell in "Wonderful
Town."

'53

gomer;
workin
Muncv

'55

nedd I

'56

Irom
June,
hout F

'57

'52

Ellle Smith Burley is teaching in
the Commercial Dept. of the Mont-
gomery, Pa. Area H. S. Husband Dick is
working at Sprout. Waldron & Co. in
Muncy. Pa.

Nancy Richards McLain is teach-
ing 6th grade in the Upper Gwy-
nedd Elementary School. West Point, Pa.

Anna Jane AAoyer received her

master's degree in Library Science

from Drexel Institute of Technology in

June. She is now Librarian at the Oster-

hout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre. Pa.

Carole A. Sadosuk is now teaching
at the West Snyder Area Joint

School and living in Beavertown. Pa.

>Crj Sheldon Johnson is teaching in the
30 Newport Junior H. S. in Wheaton,

M'd. George Dodge is living in Lewisburg,

Pa. and teaching in the Kelly Twp. grade

.•^chool.

X'Cft Marian Bowman was promoted
^y to Financial Sect't for the
Somerset, Pa. Joint Schools. She had for-
merly been sec't to the elementary princi-
pal. Elizabeth Lauver is a student in Busi-
ness Ed. at the U. of Miami, Fla. John
Krohn is serving with the U. S. Army and
.stationed at Fort Dix, N. J. Frances Wirt
is studying Chemical Engineering at the
U. of P. in Phila.

X»/»/\ Priscilla Lantz McNitt is em-
OU ployed at the Lewi.stown Hospi-
tal as Medical Sec't. Lynne Van Server is
with the Campbell Soup Co. in N. J. as a
sec't. Carole A. Duncan is a legal sec't with
Wallace, Yeomans, Douglas and Gerry in
N. J. Audrey Dry is working for the N. J.
Menhaden Products, Inc. Helene Schu-
macher is with Dr. Kenneth E. Appel &
A.ssoc.'s, Penn. Institute, Phila. as medical
sec't. Mrs. Loreen Close is living in the
Royal Village Trailer Court, Inkster,
Mich. Sandra Kimmel is in nur,ses' train-
ing at the Cohimbia U. Medical Center,
N. Y. C. Carol L. Mackel is working for a
specialist in .Johnstown as a medical
sec't. Sandra L. Risser lias secured a posi-
tion as stenographer in a government
agency in Wash., D. C, Nancy Bricker is
with the sales dept. of Metropolitan Edi
son Co. ^'ork. Pa. in a secretarial capa- j
city.

December, 1958

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

NINE

Just Married. . . stork stalking . . . NECROLOGY

Dr. A. William Ahl, 12 to Mrs. Beulali
Schonio, Sept. 15 in Williamsport, Pa.
They are now residing in Selinsgrove.
Dr. Ahl taught at S. U. for 27 years.

Judith Anderson, x'59 to George Zucker,
July 12. They are living in Indianapolis,
Ind.

Gloria Beaver, .\'60 to Ray H. Mincemoyer.
They reside in Mifflinburg, Pa.

Mary Ann Dixon, '53 to William E. Nyer,
'52, April 19 in York, Pa. Their present
address is 300 W. Maple St. Dallastown,
Pa.

Priscilla Lantz, x'60 to William J. McNitt,
III, Aug. 23. They have taken up resi-
dence in Milroy, Pa.

Edith Parr, x'60 to Werner W. Koenighaus.
They are making their home in Pom-
pano Beach, Fla.

Joanne H. Quick, x'55 to John S. Spangler,
Nov. 1 at New Cumberland, Pa. Mrs. W.
Reuben Henry, nee Lana Fegley, x'55
was one of her attendants.

Jane Sanders, x'60 to Donald Lehmer in
July. Don is in his third year as S. U.
and Jane is keeping the home-fires burn-
ing in Harrisburg, Pa.

Louis F. Santangelo, '50 to Agnes E. Lav-
ieri of Barkhamsted, Conn, on June 14.
They are living in Winsted, Pleasant Val-
ley, Conn.

Kathleen Schnerr, '52 to Richard T. Price,
M. D. on Aug. 9 in Nazareth. Pa. They
are presently living in Montgomery,
Ala. where Dr. Price is with the U. S.
Air Force.

Gary Schroeder, '57 to Sue Carmint, x'59.
They are making their home in Prospect
Park, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Patricia Ann Sipe, '56 to James L. Sea-
sholtz, '58 on Aug. 16 in Harrisburg, Pa.
They reside in Punxsutawney. Pa.

Richard C. Smith, Jr., '58 to Joyce E.
Smith on June 8 in Dover, Del. They are
residing in Wilmington, Del. Richard
Overgaard '.58 and Gordon Thompson,
'58 served as ushers for the bridegroom.

Julie F. Stauffer, x'59 to C. Allan Bender,
Aug. 2, at Terre Hill, Pa. where they now
reside.

Well Known Former

Dean of Women, Married

Miss Erma L. Sambrook, former Dean of
Women at S. U., was married Sept. 11
to Hiram Rockwell Bennett of Troy, Pa.

Mrs. Bennett, well known to many S. U.
Alumni, had been Dean of Women at
Ogontz Center, Phila. prior to her mar-
riage. Her husband is an architect and
although his work is in Elmira, N. Y.
they make their home in Troy, Pa.

Acciavatti, a daughter. Diane, born Oct.
17 to Mr. and Mrs, Richard E. Acciavat-
ti, x'50. Baby Diane joins two older
brothers, Bobby and Ricky.

*Boyer, twin sons, on Oct. 11 to Robert D.
and Carolyn Lucas, '54 Boyer. The proud
parents have named the boys Robert
Daniel, Jr. and Paul Llewellyn.

Diehl, a son, Steven Curtis on Dec. 15, to
John E., '52 and Maxine Chambers, '52
Diehl. The Diehls have a daughter Deb-
bie, age 2' 2.

Doney, a son. Keith Douglas - by adoption
to William, '56 and Pamela McKegg,
'53 Doney on Oct. 25.

Gormley, a daughter. Lise Louise, to
James J.. '55 and Elsie Gruber, '56
Gormley. May 24 in Phila., Pa.

Hall, a daughter. Nan Patricia born on
Oct. 26 to William and Patricia Rum-
baugh, '52 Hall. Baby Nan is a most wel-
come playmate for sister Brenda.

^Mickatavage, twin sons, Robert Grant
and George David, to Robert, '54 and
Jane Cline, '54 Mickatavage. The blessed
event took place on Oct. 18.

Newman, a daughter, Nancy Ellen to Wil-
liam and Grace McKeever, '51 Newman
on June 2. Nancy Ellen is the second
daughter in the Newman family.

Prichard, a daughter. Daryl Jean, born
on Sept. 26 to Mr. and Mrs. William H.
Prichard. '52.

'Wissinger, twin daughters, on Dec. 19, to
Donald E., '50 and Flora Barnhart, '51
Wissinger.

* The Alumni Office would like to add that
the Boyers. the Mickatavages and the
Wissingers should have honorable men-
tion for service above and beyond the
call of duty to S. U. To you, we doff our
hats!

Admissions . . .

As of Dec. 1, applications reaching the
Admissions Office had increased by about
20 per cent over last year. As is true each
year, the better qualified candidates apply
early and there is a high percentage of
acceptances.

Men students, year after year, seem to
wait till the last minute, although on
every side they hear of the importance of
early application.

Susquenanna is always heartened by the
large number of Alumni who refer good
students to their Alma Mater. Not a day
goes by, but some Alumnus writes about
a neighbor's son or daughter, or a rela-
tive who is ready for college. These pros-
pects will continue to receive immediate
and full consideration, but the Admissions
Office seeks the co-operation of the Alumni
in referring only well qualified students
and urging them to apply early as possible.

Lt. Col. John A. Auchmuty, '32, and his
wife Myrtle were killed instantly in an
auto accident, Dec. 15, in Phila. They are
survived by a son of West Palm Beach,
Fla., and a daughter, 12 at home.

The Rev. Louis F. Gunderman '04, pastor
emeritus of Holy Trinity Church, Flint,
Mich., and statistician of the Michigan
Synod, died November 23. A graduate of
Hamma Divinity School, he served pas-
torates in Nebraska, Illinois, and Michi-
gan, where he was Michigan Synod sta-
tistician for more than 30 years. While
serving a pastorate at Ann Arbor, he
organized student work at the Univer-
sity of Michigan and was student pastor
there for 5 years.

The Rev. William L. Price, '02, died Dec.
8 in the York, Pa., Hospital. He is sur-
vived by his wife and several nieces
and nephews.

Graif M. Staib, '13, died at his home in
Montgomery, Pa. on Nov. 11. He had
been vice-president of the First National
Bank of Montgomery at the time of his
death. Surviving are his wife, two sisters
and two brothers.

The Rev. Dr. Charles Milton Teufel, '07,
died unexpectedly on Oct. 14 in Milton,
Pa. where he had lived since 1952. Well
known for his interest in sports and
athletics. Dr. Teufel had coached all
major sports while attending Susque-
hanna's Seminary. He is survived by his
wife and three children.

Gleason Wayne Whipple, x'59, died Nov.
22 in the Sunbury, Pa. Community Hospi-
tal. He had been a patient there for one
month. Survived by his wife, a daugh-
ter and both parents, at the time of his
death he had been a senior in the Busi-
ness Administration Dept. at S. U.

J. Clyde Ziegler, '27, died Nov. 9 in the
Harrisburg, Pa. General Hospital. Until
his retirement m 1953, he had taught
at Harrisburg's William Penn Senior High
School. He is survived by his wife and
a brother.

ALUMNI DAY

Make Plans Now
To Be On Campus

SAT., MAY 2

TEN

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

December, 1958

Dr. Linebaugh Dies
November 19, 1958

At S. U. Since 1921

Dr. Percy Mathias Linebaugh. Director
of Susquehanna's School of Music, died
in the Sunbury Community Hospital.
November 19. He had been hospitalized
with a heart condition.

DR. LINEBAUGH

Dr. LLnebaugh, well known throughout
Penna. for his leadership in music educa-
tion, was born in York. Pa., in 1894. He
attended Lebanon Valley College, and re-
ceived his degree in 1911. He did gra-
duate work at the Peabody Conservatory.
Baltimore. M'd.. and studied organ pri-
vately with Charles Courboin.

Coming to Susquehanna in 1921, Dr.
Linebaugh was appointed acting head of
the Conservatory uoon the death of Dr.
E. Edwin Sheldon in 1948. In 1951 he as-
sumed all responsibilities for the depart-
ment's program. Also in 1951, Susque-
hanna conferred upon him the honorary
degree of doctor of music.

The Sunbury Item in an editorial said:
"DEDICATED PEOPLE are the motivat-
ing forces in any institution of higher
learning, and the death of Dr. P. M.
Linebaugh, Director of Susquehanna Uni-
versity's School of Music, emphasizes that
point.

"His 37-year affiliation with the univer-
sity covered a period of significant ad-
vances in which he played a sizable role.
And throughout the history of Susquehanna
men of his caliber, by singular devotion,
have made their contributions. They have
left a rich legacy as well as a ringing

Classes Plan for
S-y ear Reunions

With the splendid co-operation of class
representatives, the past few years have
seen very successful alumni day pro-
grams. This is the time when class re-
unions are held and, at five-year intervals,
class members return to the campus to
meet and frolic with those college friends
from whom they never can be separated.
The following classes are due to cele-
brate anniversaries on May 2.

Anniversary Year

50th 1909

45th 1914

40th 1919

35th 1924

30th 1929

25th 1934

20th 1939

15th 1944

10th 1949

.5th 1954

11 will be the duty of the president of
the above classes to plan for those re-
unions. Even though the president might
find it impossible to be present, he or
she should be willing to put the necessary
time into promoting the event.

The Alumni Office stands ready to co-
operate with class officers by supplying
lists of class members and doing the neces-
sary mimeographing and mailing.

ALUMNI SUPPORT Fr Pg 6<

across to the Alumni, the need for a re-
sponse on their part. Former President
Eliot of Harvard University has said:
"It is, of cuitrsc, largely by the
extent of the support accorded to a
college by its own graduates that
the world judges of the right of that
college to seek cooperation of others
in jilanning for the future. An in-
stitution that cannot rally to its
financial assistance the men who
have taken its degrees and whose
diploma is their passport into the
world is in a poor position to ask
assistance from others. It is not
merely what Alumni give; it is the
fact that they do give that is of su-
preme importance."

Your Alma Mater is depending on you
to support the 1959 Alumni Loyalty Fund.

challenge to educators and students alike,
and the public at large is deeply indebted
to them, one and all."

Dr. Linebaugh was married to the for-
mer Naomi L. Ulrich. '25. who preceded
him in death a year ago.

He is survived by a daughter and two
grandchildren, all of Selinsgrove.

Prominent S. U.
Bd. Member Dies

Dr. Latimer S. Landes of York, Pennsyl-
vania, who had been a member of the
Board of Directors of Susquehanna Uni-
versity for twenty years, died suddenly in
his home Sunday. December 21.

DR. LANDES

Dr. Landes was born and spent his early
boyhood in the environs of Selinsgrove but
mo\ed to York in his early years. He
graduated from Susquehanna University in
1911 and immediately entered .Jefferson
Medical College. Philadelphia.

Having been elected to Susquehanna's
Board of Directors in June. 1939, he
served for the past 10 years as a member
of the Executive Committee.

Dr. G. Morris Smith, president of Sus-
quehanna, in commenting on Dr. Landes'
death, said. "In the death of Dr. Latimer
S. Landes. Susquehanna University has
lost one of her real friends and most loyal
supporters. Since graduating from Susque-
hanna, he manifested an enthusiastic in-
terest in the progress of the University and
was never too busy to give time and
thought to the meetings of the Board. As
a man. he was a friendly, jovial person
and a good medical counselor to thousands
who will mourn his passing."

As an active member of the York-Han-
over District Alumni Club. Dr. Landes
rarely missed a meeting and was always
willing to coun.sel with the officers on any
problem. He contributed heavily with both
time and money to the York Scholarship
program.

There survives his wife and one son,
both living in York.

December, 1958

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

ELEVEN

0nward, ye

Football Winds Up
With 3-4 Record

Ferraro Named All-American

Crusaders

FOOTBALL LEADERS

Ralph W. Ferraro

Ralph W. Ferraro,
co-captain of the Cru-
sader's football team
received national re-
cognition this year
when he was named
ALL-AMERICAN by
the Williamson Foot-
ball Rating System.
A. A. Stagg, Jr., Pro-
fessor of Physical
Education at the Uni-
versity made the an-
nouncement during half-time at the S. U.-
Ursinus basketball game on Dec. 13.

Ferraro. who aspires to a career in NFL
after his graduation from S. U. in 196(i
shifted from a tackle spot to center at
the start of the 1958 season and bulwarked
the Crusader's defenses all year. He gain-
ed first team honors on all-opponent teams
of practically every team S. U. met this
fall, and was selected Honorable Mention
on both All State and Middle Atlantic
States teams.

College athletic departments and coach-
es participate in the balloting for the Wil-
liamson Rating System honors.

Ferraro, 20 years old - 220 lbs., will play
his fourth season varsity ball for Susque-
hanna next year.

Sharing Honorable Mention with Ferraro
on both All State and Middle Atlantic
States teams was star half-back John
Yanuklis. Both boys hail from Coach
"Whitey" Keil's hometown area.

Coaches Keil and Pittello had a fine
team in action this past season, but got
very few breaks after the first three
games.

At a dinner held for the team at the
Dutch Pantry on Nov. 17th, Coach Keil
labeled the '58 squad "The best I have
had since accepting the coaching reins
here four years ago . . . They are the
most spirited co-operative unit in my
coaching regime."

The Orange and Maroon finished with a
3-4 record, but the won-lost tally doesn't
tell the real story of the season. The com-
paratively inexperienced 28-man squad,
one of the smallest, if not the smallest in
Middle Atlantic Conference circles, battl-
ed each opponent all the way and dropped

Pictured above are Coaches and Co-Captains of the 1958 football team during the

annual banquet held at the Dutch Pantry. L. to R. Ralph Ferraro, Jersey City,

N. J., Carl Shoemaker, Ashland; Coaches Keil and Pittello, and Ray Richie,

Shamokin.

Basketball Team Faced With Tough Schedule.
Coach Barr, In 2nd. Season, Real Leader.

With three basketball games and only promising freshmen to fill the gap next

one win to report, the basketball team, year. Those staring in early season games

in its second season under the tutelage of have been: Gene Witiak of Aldan, Pa.;

John E. Barr, has to fight heavy odds to Harry Powers, Selinsgrove; Bob Probert,

win .500 of its games. W. Hazleton, Pa.; Maurice Bobst, Hawley,

„. , ,^ •.. ™ , J 1 „ Pa. and George Moore of Ashland, Pa.

High-scoring Keith Tyler received a leg

injury in the first game and will be side- The schedule follows:

lined for an indefinite period. The team. Dee. e— wiikes A

however, intends to show one and all 'Dec. is— Ursinus H

, , .. , , 1 J 1 Dec. 15 — Lebanon Valley .' H

that It does not depend on one man alone. ^^^ s-Gettysburg A

Coach Barr feels that the team has more J*"- s— Mansfield H

depth this year and should be able to ^, ':::^!rZ.^rZZZ:ZZ:Zi: n

handle any situation that may arise on j^^^ n— Western Maryland a

the hardwoods. Jan. 31— Wagner A

., . ., Feb. 4 — Lycoming H

With three seniors on the roster, the p^^ ?— Washington H

coach is working hard to bring along four Feb. 9— Rider H

Feb. 11 — Scranton A

Feb. 13— Hartwick H

, ■ . . Feb. 17— F. & M. A

three of its games by an aggregate of just ,j,^^ 21— Drexei H

10 points. Feb. 23— Lycoming A

,, , , , Feb. 25 — Juniata H

At the banquet, the boys presented ^^^^ 27— Upsaia A

Coaches Keil and Pittello with handsome Feb. 28— Rutgers s. j. a

gifts. Former Coach Stagg, Jr., was also .Home afternoon game, starting time 2:30 P. M.
presented with a gift. Home evening games. Starting time 8:00 P. M.

TWELVE

THE SUSQUEHANNA ALUMNUS

December, 1958

Alumni Office In
Search of Lost Sheep

Ancther plea for HELP from Ihc Alunini Office!
Please — anyone knowinj; the whereabouts of the
following people — let us in on the secret. Many
of you were a bis help last time - but we still
hive far too many "poor little sheep who have
gone astray - and this Bo-Peep can't tell where
to find them."

Below are the ver>- latest "sheep" whose mail
was returned to us marked "imclaimed" or "un-
known," and there then follows the alphabetical
list which we began in the March issue.
Walter S. Vanpoyck, •37, ,5900 S. \V. ISOth St.,

Miami, Fla.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Urban, '28, '29, 7017 2Sth

Ave., St. Petersburg, Fla.
Myra C. Bnwersox, ■20. 124 .\'. Bailey. Apt. I.t.

Fort Worth, Texas.
Mrs. Naomi Day Wood, "47, 34 Gill R'd, Water-
town, N. Y.
John B. Doran. '.50. 1875 Dekalb St., Bridgeport

Pa.
The Rev. G. Robert Booth. '41. Pleasant Valley.

N. Y.
Mrs. Jeanne Hoflord Parsons. '37. 309 Delaware

Ave., Wilmington 3, Dela.
J. Robert Recder, .^'32, Northway R'd, Williams-
port, Pa.
Alice N. Musselman, 510. 860 S. 57th St., Om.-iha,

Neb.
Mrs. E. Eunice Arentz Knupp, '40, Fclton, N. Y.
Chester A. Severs, x'42. 1519 Jackson Dr., Sacra-
mento. Calif.
Mrs. Carohii Frantz Bnmschwvler. x'57. 3717

Chestnut St.. Philadelphia 4, Pa.
Robe.t S. Maddocks. '47, 1550 Glen Keith R'd.,

Towson, Md.
Mary C. G;>nnon, '30, 1900 N. Park St., Philadel-
phia 22, Pa.
Joseph Franklin Gaul, '16, Sunburv-, Pa.
Anna J. Gavin, '28, Inkennan, Pa.
William M. Gaylor, '09.

K. Irene Geiser, 39, Box 134, Palmyra, Pa.
Leafy Francis Giles, '16, Ocala. Fla.
Edward T. Gorman, '28. 44 Main St.. Inkennan,

Pa.
Joseph A. Grady. '31, 87 Merritt St.. Wilkes-Barre.

Pa.
Helen B. Grapski. '31. 457 State St.. Plymouth. Pa.
Mrs. Margaret Gray. '13. 620 State St.. Curwens-

ville. Pa.
William Griffiths, x. 890 Lancaster St.. Albany,

N. Y.
Walter Grim, x'44, 2523 Ridge St., Berkley 9, Calif.
Mrs. Lois Young Guistwhite, '49, 137 S. 2nd St.,

Steelton. Pa.
Charles Gundnim, x'43, .\ir Corp Training Detach-
ment, Tulsa. Okla.
Aaron Sailor Gunzberger, '17, 615 Diverscy Park-
way. Chicago, 111.
Mrs. Mary L. Hafer, x'08, WatsontovTO, Pa.
Hugh Handford, x'34, 515 N. Pittsburgh St., Con-

nellsville. Pa.
Mrs. Galdice Sigworth Harrington, '18. 1536 E.

82nd St.. Cleveland. Ohio.
Forrest J. Harter. '50. 1209 Green St.. Harrisburg,

Pa.
Paul L. Haukek, '26, 411 Arthur Ave., Endicott,

.\. Y.
Elmer C. Hawk, '34, White Hill Industrial School.

White Hill, Pa.
John D. Heikcs, '30, 30 Taylor Blvd., Harrisburg.

Pa.
The Rev. W. W. Heim. 05. Roulette. Pa.
Clifford B. Hennig. '29. 204 Maple St.. Savre. Pa.
Essie V. Henninger, '17. Shamokin. Pa.
Aitis G. Herbster. Cleveland. Ohio.
Stewart B. Hettig. '32, 7 S. Regent St.. Wilkes-
Barre. Pa.
Emily K. Hill. '32, 1517 Clay Ave.. Scranton, Pa.
Dr. Pern T. Hahn, x'16, 5613 Green St., Germ.ln-

town. Phila.. Pa.
Myrtle M. Hoke, 1222 N'. Third St., Harrisburg, Pa.
John Householder, '22, Port Trevorton, Pa.
Merle E. Hubbard, '32, 13 South St.. Greenfield,

Mass.
Winficld S. Hudkins, '."Jl, 11 \. Broom St., Madi-
son, Wise.
Clarence A. Hurst, '26, 620 K. Governors Ave.,

Dover, Dela.
John Imler, x'29. Phoenix, Ariz.
Walter H. Ilfert, '53, Hazleton, Pa.
The Rev, Edward H. lohns, '27. Hopewood, Pa.
Sylvanus Jtmes, '08, Edwardsvillc, Pa.

THE SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

POSTMASTER — Please notify if undelivered
Entered at Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania Post Office as Second Class Matter

J.iims \'. Joid.ui. '25. 1059 .\lliright Ave.. Scran-

t:;n. Pa.
Mrs. Ma\e Snyder Keith. '41. L'ni\-ersit\- of .\ri-

zona, Tucson, .\riz.
John W. K.ller, x'09, Etters, Pa.
Benjamin B. Kemp. '.32, 254 Robert St., Xanticoke.

Pa.
Frank L. Kerstetter, '09, Xanticoke. Pa.
.Mrs. John Ketner, .\. .\ltoona. Pa.
John W. Keyes, '29, 601 Moosic R'd.. Moosic. Pa.
Mrs. Helen Lahr Kimble, x'33. 2923 E. St., San

Bernardino, Calif.
Marvin W. Klick, '25, Lake Mohawk St., Sparta.

N. J.
Claries Kloss. x'94. Biglcrville, Pa.
George D. Knight. '27. 117 Sherman Ave.. New

Haven. Conn.
William B. Lahr. '96, 944 Carolton Ave., Lake

Wales, Fla.
.Margaret Lambert, x. New Brunswick. N. J.
'Mrs. Faye Satzler Leadmon, '.50. 1012 N. Third

St.. Harrisburg. Pa.
The Rev. Milo .■\. Lecrone. '21. Colorado Springs,

Colo.
Lee R. Walter. '09. 500 Coleridge Ave.. Altoona.

Pa.
Jack Levy. x'45.
Gerald S. Leib. .\'42. 1334 \'emon St.. Harrisburg,

Pa.
John Lisinski. '3.5. Plains. Pa.
Ra> K. Long, '28, .\dora .\pts., Cannine St., New

York City.
Paul S. Lubold, '37, Danville. Pa.
Kuth Lyter. '04, Sunhury, Pa.

.Mrs. Jennie Scharf McCarrell, '06, Lewistown, Pa.
Frank .McGroarty, '29, 26 E. Thomas St., North

End, Pa.
Mrs. Eliz.d>eth Watkins McMillen, '30, Pittsburgh,

21, Pa.
Mrs. Ruth Wray Maddox. '14, Upland, Ind.
Leila H. Magee, x. Centre Hall, Pa.
Mrs. Esfelle Pejrl Marcuse, '33, 4318 LaLuz St.,

El Paso, Texas
Mrs. Mar^■ Martens, x, 328 Hanover Ave., Oakland,

Calif.
Milton Martin x'34, R. D., York, Pa.
Jacob H. Meehin, '29, Miners Mills, Pa.
Edwin J. Menapace, '53, 8307 14th Ave., Hyatts-

ville, Md.
Mrs. Sarah Luch Mench, '21, Selinsgrove, Pa.
Albert C. Mever, '34, 1725 Penn Ave., Scr.inton,

Pa.
Mrs. Marv .^nn Fox Wagenseller, '37, 162 Bare-
ford St., Detroit, Mich,
Floyd Miller. '06. Lewisburg. Pa,
Jaeib D<!nald Miller, '19, Bloomsburg, Pa.
Dr. Ward C. Miller, x. 644 Revere R'd,, Penn

Valley, Morrisville, Pa.
Mrs. Shiriev Reich Milligan, x'29.
Frank Milton, x'28, 6200 Larchwood Ave., Phila-
delphia, Pa.
J, H. & Peiiri Kecler Morrison, '20. '21. 19 Roue-
wood Terrace. Rochester. N. Y.
George E. & Beatrice DeWire Moser, '31. '31.

Greensburg. Pa.
Grace Machette. '03. Mechanicsburg. Pa.
-(ilbert C. Mver. '34. 2475 Porter St.. Los Angeles.

Calif.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hall Xeideigh, '17. Mifflintown. Pa.
George S, Oberdorf. x'34. Xogales. Ariz.
Mrs. Mar>' Feehrer Odou. '18. 423 Reynolds St..

S. Williamsport. Pa.
Mrs. Maude Lucas Owens. '24. Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Dr. Donald M. Pace. '28. 2030 Sumner St.. Lin-
coln. Nebr.
.Mrs. .Xadia Zaremha Phillips. '44. 3500 Chamber-

lavne Ave., Richmond. Va.
George E, Phillips. '36, 1347 Brvant St.. X. E.,

Washington IS. D. C.
Michiel R. Pittle. X. Conms Christie. Texas.
.Mrs. Olive Williard Raker. '31. Shamokin, Pa.
Albert Reariek. "20, Selinsgrove, Pa.
Kenneth X. Heed, '26. Cobalt. Conn.
J. Marion Reiihenbaeh, '31. Hemdon, Pa.
The Rev. Walter K. Reifsnvder. '27, Lebanon, Pa.
Edward E. Richarils. '47. Mt, Pleasant Mills. Pa.
The Rev. Clyde S. Rid.now. '25,
Bamer Rine. '07. Beavertown. Pa.

l(a\inoiul H. Rinehimer. '36. 370 Chestnut St.,

Warrior Run, Pa.
.Mrs. J. H. Ross, Centre Hall, Pa.
James A. Ruddy, '27, 900 W. Main St.. Plymouth,

J, Br>ce Sardiga. '38. Carthage College. Carthage,
III,

Robe;t M, Sausaman. '10. 1746 Quoit Road. Cleve-
land, Ohio.

.Mrs, Kathnn Bittner Saylor, '32, Box 264. Bagdad,
Florida.

Lloyd E. Saylor. x'29. 919 Clinton, Phila.. Pa.

John Anthonv Schiavo, '33. 35 Diamond Street,
Hazleton. Pa.

Josepn A. Schmidt. '33. P. O. Box 33, Baltimore,
Md.

.Mrs. Mar>' Schnure Thompson, x'Ofi, 1250 X. La-
Brea St., Holhwood, Calif.

Fred G. Schoch, '08, New Berlin. Pa.

Charles Schreiner. '16. Frankfurt. Germany.

Helen G. Schultz, x'29, 360 Tulpehocken , St.
Phila.. Pa.

Benjamin X. Schwartz. Mty.. '28, 3407 Michigan
.^ve.. East Chicago, Ind.

Sanford S. Shambaugh, '07, 1180 Riverside Dr.,
.Akron. Ohio.

The Rev. Allen C. Shue, 510, 131 S. Beaver St.,
York, Pa.

Ira .Merrill Smith, '09, Elderton, Pa.

Mrs. Catherine McKeehan Smith, '28, Camanche,
Texas.

Dr. G. C. Snyder, x. 507 E. Main St., Lebanon,
Indiana.

Vaughn S. Spotts, '30, P. O. Box 363, Williamsport,
Pa,

Estella Stahl, '09, Sunburv, Pa.

Gladys M. Staub, '29.

Winifred Stevens, '03, Phila., Pa.

Clarence Stewart, x, East Mont. Dais\'town. Pa.

Charles W. Stroup. '32. Chambersburg. Pa.

Dr. Reginald Stroup. x'2H, 385 Morris St.. Albanv.
X. Y.

Charles A. Sullivan. '51. 309 E. Pittsburgh St.,
Greensburg. Pa.

Edward W. Taylor, '17, 667 S. Hoover St., Los
Angeles, Calif.

Richard H. Tice, x'35, 914 Howell St., Seattle 1,
Wash.

Madolin M. Tucker. '35. 1664 Washington Ave.,
Northampton. Pa.

Peter E. Turick. Attv.. '21. 2628 E. Willis Street,
Detroit, Mich.

Walter B, Wagner. '51. 369 W. Fifth St,. Lewis-
town. Pa,

Goldie Marie Walker. '20. Shamokin. Pa.

R. Lee Walter. '09. 500 Coleridge Axe.. Altoona,
Peuna.

Mrs. Eleanor O'Donnell Wargn\ , '2S, 7102 Clivc
R'd.. Upper Darby, Pa.

John E. Wasileskie.' '31, 1124 16th St., N. E.,
Washington. D. C.

Carl Wehner, 31 \ ictor St., Trenton, N. J.

Ch.-sl<r J. West, '22, 3015 Jonestown R'd., Har-
risburg. Pa.

Lillian M. Whittington, '53, Union Hospital, Ells-
ton. Md.

Warren W. Wightman, x'40, 317 S. Oak St., Mt.
Cannel. Pa.

Arline S. Williams, '28, 37 S. Regent St., Wilkes-
Barre. Pa.

Mrs. Jane Silve\ Willman, x'55, 3925 Clearview
Ave., Davton 9. Ohio.

Harr>- Z. Wilt, x'26, 1031 S. Queen St., York. Pa.

Walter Wolston. *51, 1 Homestead Park, Newark,
X. J.

Glenn R. Work, '10, Arthurdale, W. Va.

Jav W. Worthington, '33, 51 Sunnvside Dr., Yonk-
'ers, X. Y.

Mrs. Edith Ash Wright, x'3I, 204 Adams Ave.,
State College. Pa.

Mildred D, Wynn. '28. Pennington R'd.. Upper

Robert B. Yohev, '06, 145 Weststate R'd., Upper
Darin, Pa.

John G. Yost, '29, 703 N. W. 14th Ave., Gaines-
ville, Fla.

The Rev. Alvin Yungcl, '08, Breklum, Germany.

losipb Zayarich, x'42, 1527 Spring Garden St.,
Phila., Pa,

C^Z'^

W M M '"% "f "W "W #%'

OFFICERS of the ASSOCIATION

Hon. President

Dr. Jo)in I. Woodruff, '88

President

Raymond P. Garman, Sr., '30

1st Vice President

Lawrence M. Isaacs. '43

s?«rf I'iVf President

Mrs. Mary Farlling: Holhvay, '28

Secretary

Mrs. Lavan R. Robinson. '46

Treasurer

W. David Gross, '47

Stdtistieian

Edwin M. Brungart, '00

JHciti be r-a t -large

Dr. Glenn L. Musser, '41

Memher-at-hirye
Paul M. Haines. "31

Alumni Rep. on Univ. B'd. of Trustees
Clyde R. Spitzner, '37

ON THE COVER

The // ,

The /i Susquehanna
<1>^L0MNUS

Vol. XXVIII

March, 1959

Editor

Co-Editor

Dan MacCuish

Mary E. Wert

Contents

Dean Russell Gait, 19.^8-1959

Dr. Weber's Message

Fire Inspectors at S.U.

Dr. G. M. Smith Gift

Dr. Armstrong in South America

Lynne O. Ramer

District Club News

Susquehannans on Parade

Support of Our Alma Mater

Onward, ye Crusaders

No. 3

New Pj.siclcnt .md Mrs. Ciistavc \V. W'rli.r, al-
though finding a thousand things to do since com-
iiiK t(» Ihj Ciimpiis Ffh. 1. took time out to pose for
our photographer.

In the short time the> have )>een in residence,

the> ha\f "anned the hearts of all "ho have met '^*' Alumnus is published four times a >ear hy Stisrinehanna Vniversit>, in the month.s «>f September,

.. ' ... December, March and Juni-. Entered as second-class matter. September 26, 1931, at the Post Office in

^'"^" Selinsprove, Pa., under the act of August 24. 1912.

Russell Galt, Dean 1938 - 1959

TEACHER, SCHOLAR AND CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN

tITH HEAVY HEARTS, staff members of the University raised tlie campus flag at iialf mast iii tiie
pearly morning fiours of Monday, March 16, to announce the death of Dean Russell Gait. The Dean
had quietly passed away in his sleep during the night.

Friend and counselor to all students at Susquehanna since 1938, the Dean had also held the respect
and affection of hundreds of older alumni who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. As a
small token of this esteem the Alumni Council arranged for a floral tribute to be sent to the Funeral Home.
Some alumni sent contributions to the Snyder County Cancer Society in his memory.

When it had appeared that the Dean's health would not permit him to continue in his work, on Feb.
4 he announced his retirement, to take efTect in June. Taking this announcement with a deep sense
of loss, his faculty members prepared a citation in recognition of his long and devoted service and pre-
sented it to him on February 12. In the citation, brought to the Dean by Dr. John J. Houtz, '08, his
friends said:

". . . We honor you as a faithful leader and esteem you as a friend and counselor. You have given
tireless and unstinting service to Christian education. Clearly, you have elevated the standards of teach-
ing and scholarship in our school. With affection we salute you as teacher, scholar, and Christian gentle-
man. You are to us the symbol of all the good things for which Su.squehanna University stands."

.41umni President, Raymond P. Garman said, "A true friend has been lost to the Alumni and Sus-
quehanna University. Dean Gait was a wise man and very fair in his dealings with all of us. His Chris-
tian principles in living and teaching shall remain in the hearts of all forever."

Dean Gait was seventy at the time of his death. He had come to Susquehanna twenty-one years ago
from St. Lawrence University where he had served as a visiting professor. Prior to this he had been
Dean of the American University in Cairo, Egypt, for seventeen years.

Born in Philadelphia and educated in the Philadelphia public schools, the Dean was a graduate of
Muskingum College and did his graduate work at Columbia University, where he received both his M. A.
and Ph.D. degrees.

All Alumni express their heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Gait and to Miriam, their daughter.

Dr. Weber's Message To Alumni Woodruff Scholarship

Dear Friends:

Since this is my first official letter to
the aliimtii of Susquehanna University,
may I make it a personal wo^rd of warm
appreciation for all that you have done
for the college in the years past. I knoiv
that u-ithout any further solicitation on
my part this loyalty and support will
grow in the days ahead. iVe have many
ambitious plans for the strengthening of
our college in every respect — faculty,
curricula, physical plant, size of enroll-
ment, beautification of the campus and
all else that will make for a fine Liberal
Arts college.

It is my hope that I shall visit every
area alumni meeting this spring so that
I may greet you personally and I would
add my invitation to those of your presi-
dents to make a special effort to attend
these meetings. Here I shall attempt to
outline for you our dream for the future
in which I know you u^ill want to share.
At the some tim^ also may I urge your
attendance on the campus on Alumni
Day, May 2. As we 'remember lohat our
college has meant to us in the past, and
catch the vision, of what it is yet to be,
we can join hands in bringing about cur
dream of tomorrow.

Sincerely yours.

GusTAVE W. Weber
President

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
FINANCIAL REPORT

Mr. W. Da\ id Gross, treasurer of the Gen-
eral Alumni Assoc, has requested that the
following financial report be published in
the March issue of the 'Quarterly."
Balance on hand at Homecoming,

19.18 _. $ 16.24

Contributions for operation of Al-
umni Meetings:

W. T. Adams ._ 100.00

York-Hanover District Club... 100.00

Committee Members 45.97

Contributions from Fund Drive 4,536.26

Total $4,798.47

Expenses 4,261.39

Balance on hand. Mar. 14, 1959 $ ,537.08

Respectfully submitted,

W. David Gross, Treasurer
General .Mumni Assoc.
This report inspected and approved:

Raymond P. Garman, Sr.,

President

General Alumni Assoc.

FIRE INSPECTORS AT S. U.

The Penna. State Dept. of Labor and In-
dustr> has ordered Susquehanna University
to make extensive repairs, within 30 days,
to seven of its buildings, in order to com-
ply with fire safety regulations.

Bernard W. Krapf, Business Manager,
has announced that the University ha"^
hired an architectural firm to make a
study of existing conditions to more read-
ily comply with the state's demands.

Seibert Hall. Selinsgrove Hall. G. A.,
Hassinger Hall, Steele Science and the three
fraternity houses are the buildings involved
that will need extensive changes. Minor
changes have been ordered by the state in
several of the other buildings.

An appeal has been made to stay the ex-
ecution of the order inasmuch as it would
be impossible to make the necessary re-
pairs within the 30 day period.

There is a possibility, according to Mr.
Krapf, that if the state goes through with
its present plans it will involve an expendi-
ture of approximately $100,000.

In commenting on the recent drive to
eliminate fire hazards at educational insti-
tutions, the Sunbury Daily Item in an edi-
torial said, "It is apparent that, except in
the cases of colleges subsidized bv the com-

.\ full report of the W'oodrull Scholarship
Fund will be sent to the presidents of the
District Alumni Clubs for presentation at
the annual Spring Meetings. Those Alumni
unable to attend these meetings may secui'e
a copy of the report by «riting to the
Alumni Office.

Many of Dr. Woodrufis friends have con-
tributed to the fund and it is so planned that
contributions may be received at any time.

For income tax purposes, checks should
be made out to Susquehanna University,
Woodruff Scholarship Fund.

monwealth, acute financial problems will be
created.

"It is a well-known fact that public sup-
port of independent colleges and universit-
ies has been far short of what it should be,
and that except in \ery rare instances of
heavy endowments they face constant finan-
cial problems. Not the least of these is pay-
ment of adequate salaries to retain capable
instructors, and this point has been heavily
underscored by recent agitation for improv-
ing and expanding the nation's educational
system. That the commonwealth of Penn-
syhania might be considered a factor in
compounding the financial woes of colleges
and universities, in a campaign that has
many doubtful if not unreasonable aspects,
is inconceivable."

THE OLD MUST MAKE WAY FOR THE NEW

This is your last chance to see the old Conservatory of Music. In the background is the
beautiful new Library. Architects are now making pl^ns to landscape this section of the
campus and to erect an impssing entrance.

GIFT TO DR. AND MRS. G. MORRIS SMITH

Pictured above are Dr. and Mrs. Smith with beautiful Imperial Chrysler
presented by Alumni and friends. L. to R., The Rev. Lester J. Karschner,
'37, Chairman of Gift Committee; Mrs. Smith; Dr. Smith; Jerry D. Bogar,
Jr., x'99; Raymond P. Garman, Sr., '30 and Dr. John F. Harkins, '15.

In a note to the Alumni Office, Dr. Smith said, "Thank you everyone.
The Chapel service of Jan. 16. 1959 w/ill remain a happy and unforgettable
memory. The participants in that memorable occasion had our prompt
note of thanks. But what of that host of well wishers, unknown and name-
less to us, who had part in making possible the farewell gift of a matchless
Imperial. These all have our daily gratitude.

"Together you have made travel a joyous experience for Mrs. Smith
and me. We would like to 'hank you all individually. Since this cannot
be done, be assured of our deep appreciation, and of our good wishes
always."

S. U. Grads!

A release by WHO'S WHO on December
30. 1958 has re-affirmed our conviction that
on the whole the product of the church-relat-
ed college is superior to the product of non-
church institutions. The Bulletin of Educa-
tional Philanthropy has a release on "The
Contribution of the Church-Related Col-
leges" iVol. 11. Number 3i. The study
shows that educators, clergy, doctors of
medicine, and librarians, called the dedi-
cated professions, whose attainment quali-
fied them for WHO'S WHO, are educated in
the church-related institution rather than
the secular public and private institution.
Even among educators, listed in WHO'S
WHO. over 50 '"'r more were graduated from
church-related schools than received their
diplomas from secular public or private in-
stitutions. It appears quite evident that
the contribution of the church-related col-
lege and university is "out of all proportion
to the size and number of such institutions."

— U.L.C.A. News Bulletin

Visitors . . .

Visitors to the .AJumni Office since the
last issue of the "Quarterly " included: Paul
R. Nestler, Jr., '.53: Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Scharfe, Jr., '31, and daughter, Susan; Rob-
ert R. Patterson, '50; Ruth E. McCorkill,
'43; Ernest A. Canals, '50 and Daniel T.
McKelvey, '34.

Also Charles W. Gruver, x'58; W. Reuben
Henry. '54; Sally. '51 i Mitchell > and
"Scotty", '50, Small; Horace A. KaufTman,
'40 and Kenneth H. Bathwell, Jr., '54.

The Alumni Office is trying to
track down an old copy of the "Quar-
terly". The issue of June 1955, Vol.
XXIII-No. 4, is the only one missing
from the Alumni files.

The Alumni Office will be grateful
to any Alumnus who can furnish a
copy.

Flashes from the Campus

Gwendolyn Schlegel Kramer, '36, has
given a contribution to Dr. Russ to be used
for the History Dept. Dr. Russ turned it
over to the Library for the purchase of his-
tory books. . .

Dr. T. T. Smith. Professor of Physics at
S. U., presented a gift to the Library of
copies of the Physical Review, official pub-
lication of the American Physical Society,
dating back to 1920. The whole volume is
complete to Dec. 1959. He also gave to
the Library copies of Science Abstracts,
Section A, dating back to 1920. . . .

Robert F. W. Meader. who has spent a
year teaching at The Hun School, Princeton,
N. J., has accepted a position as Director
of the Shaker Museum at old Catham, N.
Y. The museum is the only one in the
world to devote itself to the life and cul-
ture of the Shakers. Mr. Meader will begin
his duties June 15. . .

Dr. Albert A. Zimmer. .Associate Profes-
sor of Education, was recently elected to
the Exec. Committee of the Penna. Associ-
ation of Liberal Arts Colleges for the Ad-
vancement of Teaching. . .

Mar. 4 through 14 saw the highly success-
ful run of "Julius Caesar" in S. U.'s tenth
annual Shakespearean Festival. The "Sus-
quehanna Players" played to a full house
every night even though harassed by a
terrific blizzard that could have daunted
the most avid Shakespearean fans.

DR. THOMAS F. ARMSTRONG VISITS SOUTH AMERICA

We in North America know \ery little about our neighbors
who inhabit the great continent lying south of the Isthmus of
Panama. Since events taking place there usually have been
overshadowed by happenings in Europe. Asia, and Africa we
are guilty of taking South American nations more or less for
granted if we think of them at all. The unfortunate incidents
that occurred during the tour of Vice President Richard Nixon
served to awaken us rudely and suggested that while Sputniks
and Cold War threaten us from the front all is not without flaws
in our rear. Some comments and general observations about
South America may help to put this neighboring continent in its
proper perspective in our thinking.

Comparisons provide a framework for examining details and
later the drawing of conclusions. Physically the two continents
are strikingly similar in the arrangement of mountainous and
level areas and waterways that give access into the interior.
Principal geographic differences are the greater average height
and extent of the western mountain ranges and the climatic
differences due to zonal placement of the two continental masses
on the surface of the earth. The second difference is especially
important when considering economic activities in nearly similar
topographical regions.

It is in populations, cultures, and general economic activ-
ities rather than in physical comparisons where significant dif-
ferences are found. North America has over twice as many
inhabitants and its generally Nordic and Teutonic culture and
temperament contrasts with the Gallic and Iberian found in
South .'\merica. North America possesses huge manufacturing
facilities in addition to extensive agricultural and extractive
activities while South America is still largely agricultural and
a raw materials continent.

SOUTH AMERICAN HABITS

The visitor to South .America is confronted with an entirely
different culture and economic background than is found in
North America. In South America habits are different, econom-
ically the people are poorer, agricultural methods are more
primitive, manufacturing is much less developed or wide
spread, politically the governments are less stable, people are
more mercurial in their emotions and actions. But South Amer-
ica provides a challenge to the ambitious and indu.strious indi-
vidual. It is a land still far from its peak potential, a land for
youth and a land of the future.

Culture and general mores are still influenced by the Spanish
and Portuguese background of the majority of the white popula-
tion. This in spite of the sizable contributions of English,
French. German, Irish, Italian. Chinese and Japanese popula-
tions in such countries as Argentina, Brazil. Chile, Peru and
Uruguay. Ethnically the majority are Iberian and this has pro-
duced a noticeably slower tempo of living that at once confuses
and annoys those from the northern hemisphere. Time means
less than it does in North America. It is almost a faux pas to
arrive on time for an appointment or a meeting. And meetings
are conducted more leisurely. In Lima, for example, a Rotary
meeting scheduled for nine o'clock in the evening may begin an
hour later and still be in full progress at twelve-thirty the fol-
lowing morning. More time is taken for meals with the evening
meal often eaten after eight o'clock. Concerts in Santiago start
at seven o'clock while the opera in Buenos Aires begins at nine
o'clock. The siesta is not as noticeable to visitors as legend has
it but there is a significant slackening of activity between noon
and three o'clock in the afternoon. Many stores are closed dur-
ing these hours while others operate with reduced clerical staffs.

PRIMITIVE AGRICULTURE

Indians constitute a majority of the continental population.
Unlike their northern kinsmen who fought and died in resisting
the white man the South American natives apparently gave only
token resistance to succe.ssive invasions of Incas and Spaniards
and accepted conditions imposed by the conquerors and con-
tinued to live their lives much as they had done previously.
The result is that today primitive agricultural methods are
easily come upon and in dre.ss and mannerisms the Indians are
still largely what their ancestors made them. X'arious govern-
ments are doing creditable work in furnishing modern facilities
to these people tnit topography and meagre funds are still con-
stant enemies of any well developed educational, social, or
medical program.

The western portion of the continent is more isolated and
so more primiti\e than are the eastern coastal areas. This is
due primarily to its geographic position. The high, wide and
forbidding .Andes do not allow easy transportation from west to
east. The airplane helps connect the two sides of the continent
but roads are still woefully inadequate and it will take years to
construct even a minimum road system over the entire conti-
nent. The South Pacific Ocean also poses a barrier. Cargoes
from Valpariso and Callao iport of Lima> usually travel coast-
ally northward to the Isthmus and perhaps even to United
States ports before heading westward. There are no usable
island groups in the South Pacific off South America so that

shipping generally a\oids this wide stretch
of water for the salse of safety as well as
for lack of potential re\'enue.

ECONOMICS

Economically South America differs sig-
nificantly from its northern neighbor. The
economies of all South American nations
are based on raw materials exploitation
rather than upon manufacturing. Conti-
nental natural resources are abundant and
well distributed. Coffee, rubber, iron, coal,
precious stones in Brazil: nitrates, copper,
oil in Chile: cattle and oil in Argentina: oil,
iron. lead, copper, gold, silver, uranium
in Peru: oil, iron, emeralds in Venezuela
and Colombia, and so it goes. The suc-
cessful de\elopment of these resources
depends on world demand from the
manufacturing nations. The budgets
of all South American nations rest pre-
cariously on these foreign markets and
any significant change in demand down-
wards may shatter a national budget in
short order. Synthetic nitrates manufac-
tured elsewhere have cut deeply into Chil-
ean nitrate production and a recent sharp
decline in copper prices completely ruined
the national budget that year. Argentina
is sensitive to falling meat prices or de-
creased import quotas set by customer
countries, Brazil feels quickly a decline in
coffee prices, \'enezuela is ad\ersely affect-
ed when iron or oil prices slacken. Similar
crises constantly confront financial and
treasury officials in sister South American
nations.

The existence of these dependent econom-
ies undoubtedly accounts for much of the
anti-American feeling found in South .'Am-
erica and vented on Mr. Nixon. The poor
people, and the great majority are still des-
perately poor, know only that a price de-
cline means loss of their jobs and that their
families will suffer. Such conditions pro-
vide fertile ground for the seeds of social-
ism and communism.

-About seventy percent of the South Amer-
icans are still poorly fed. poorly clothed,
and poorly housed. Some twenty-five per-
cent are poor or middle class, while the
remaining five percent constitutes the rich
and ruling group. The military has always
been a means of controlling the masses
and as a result there has been a succession
of juntas and dictatorships. The most po-
litically stable of the nations have been
Ecuador and Uruguay. This is interesting
since Ecuador is over se\'enty-five percent
Indian while Uruguay is almost ninety-nine
percent white. Frequently coups and revo-
lutions ha\e taken place in the other na-
tions since they won their freedom from
Spain during the first half of the nineteenth
century. Permitting deposed strong men
to reside peaceably in the United States

has not endeared us to South Americans.
That our political philosophy may justify
this giving of asylum is not accepted w-ell
by those who may ha\e suffered great in-
justices at the hands of these rejected
leaders. Such situations may explain some
more of the antagonism evidenced during
the Nixon tour of South America.

NATIONALISM

The rising tide of nationalism has brought
about agitation demanding abolition of con-
trols exercised by any foreign group. Such
feelings cannot help but affect any pro-
gram designed to develop natural resourc-
es. Brazil insists that her nationals control
at least fifty-one percent of any company
operating within her borders while Argen-
tina and Chile are only now beginning to
permit development of their oil fields by
outside interests. Foreign companies are
fixtures in developing resources in Bolivia,
Peru, and Venezuela and for years copper
development in Chile has been controlled
by foreign capital. Peru and Uruguay are
two nations where private interests are
permitted to operate under reasonable reg-
ulation by the government. Unhealthy
isms' have attached themselves to the
healthy nationalistic spirit which seeks to
improve social and economic conditions.
South American communists were active
during the Nixon visit to Peru and Venezuela
and their presence may provide a third rea-
son for the unfriendly reception given the
Nixons.

A fourth reason for the Nixon trouble
might be placed at the door of our own na-
tive or naturalized socialist and commun-
ist elements who are ever ready to em-
barrass our efforts to establish and main-
tain harmonious relations with other gov-
ernments.

U. S. AID

Contrary to common belief the United
States has funneled large amounts of mon-
ey and technical assistance into South Am-
erica. In every nation one meets indi-
viduals who are in residence as technical
advisors under the Point Four Program.
Government built docks at Callao, the port
for Lima, illustrates this foreign aid. Un-
fortunately some of the proffered aid has
found its way into the pockets of sticky-
fingered politicians who have used the
money for their own personal benefit. The
control of import licenses is an especially
lucrative way of lining one's pockets. Graft
seems to have a definite place in the South
American Way of Life. In some areas as
much as twenty percent of profits alleged-
ly goes to satisfy the itching palms of local
officialdom.

Despite incompetence and thievery by
some officials South America has produced

its share of public spirited and great men
such as Ramon Castile, a former four times
president of Peru. These men must be
lauded for their trojan efforts to improve
living standards. Under such leaders the
several governments have battled against
uneven terrain, dryness of climate in many
regions and excessive rainfall in others, en-
ervating heat, greedy politicians, an apa-
thetic populace, inadequate funds, as well
as hastily formulated and totally unrealistic
programs. Concrete examples of govern-
mental actixity designed to alleviate the
poverty and living conditions of the people
are found in the growing number of rural
schools, low cost housing projects, medical
programs, and the like.

One must also recognize the sizable
amount of aid given to resource develop-
ment throughout South America by the past
and present activities of pri\ate interests
in the United States and other nations.
These latter sources, by giving employ-
ment and developing markets, have brought
business to the continent. Methods em-
ployed by these private groups have been
criticized frequently from without as well
as within South America but unquestionably
they have benefited the continent in many
ways,

PRIMITIVE CONDITIONS

Food and water problems still exist. Con-
ditions on the western side of the conti-
nent are generally more primitive in these
respects than those found on the eastern
side. The western nations being less well
known and less frequently visited do not
have the advantages of the tourist dollar
as do countries such as Argentina and Bra-
zil. In most countries it is advisable to
boil all water before drinking it and to ex-
ercise care in the preparation and cooking
of foods.

In summation, we can say that North and
South America must learn to work togeth-
er. They are neighbors and each has re-
sources not possessed by the other. A
sound public relations program is essential
in a world of suspicion and cold wars. The
peoples of the two continents must not al-
low themselves to be held apart because
of disruptive groups whose motto is "Di-
vide and Conquer," South American nations
are .still immature in many respects. Na-
tionalistic programs have a place in any
process of growing up. They are not evi-
dences of national delinquency. South Am-
ericans are a proud people who do not want
paternalism or charity but rather under-
standing and sincerely offered help that will
assist them in developing their potentials.
Patience must be exercised by both sides
as a program leading to mutual respect is
developed. North America must not and
can not take South America for granted.

etniniAcina wi

Club News

Lynne 0. Ramer, '23

"THESE ARE RAMER'S"! This was the
sign tacked on a pair of good old fashioned
"longies" outstretched and impaled on a
tree between Selinsgrove Hall and Seibert
Hall. There the silly things hung, spitefully
and mockingly for the whole day. much to
the anguish of one young freshman and the
merriment of the rest of the college.

That evening, in October 1919, saw the
grand scale burning of sLx pairs of long
underwear behind the boiler plant on the
campus, even though it meant explanations
to a guardian at a later date. Subsequent
purchase of a more modern type of under-
garment was one further step towards a
liberal education.

Thus Lynne 0. Ramer remembers his
days in the "halls on the hillside" at S. U.
It seems, in later years, Mr. Ramer found
the culprit who had played such a dastard-
ly trick and evened the score by an equally
nasty trick which, unfortunately, is not re-
lated in his letter to the Mumni Office.

About Mr. Ramer himself there is much
of interest. He has been with the Chevrolet
Engineering Division of General Motors
Corporation continuously since 1943, except
for three and one half years when he took
time out to teach mathematics at the Uni-
versity of Buffalo. For the past four years
at General Motors he has been a Stress An-
alyst. He maintains his interest in mathe-
matics, however, by teaching part time at
Wayne State University and Lawrence In-
stitute of Technology, both in Detroit. He
also exercises his theological training, serv-
ing as a "perpetual deacon" in the Episco-
pal Diocese of Michigan.

The proud father of four children and even
prouder grandfather of six grandchildren,
Mr. Ramer and his wife Evelyn live in
Royal Oak, Michigan and lament the fact
that they are not able to return to the
campus as often as they would like.

"Scholastic records, of course, are import-
ant," reminisces Mr. Ramer. "but lasting
value also has iDeen found in those friend-
ships, gained at S. U., that have continued
throughout the past thirty-six years."

This year the District Alumni Club Spring
Meetings will hold special interest in that
Dr. Weber, S. U.'s new president, is plan-
ning to attend as many as possible. It is
hoped that Mrs. Weber will accompany him
as often as she can.

Below are listed those clubs that, as of
this date, have scheduled meetings:
Altoona: April 10. Allegheny Lutheran

Home, 916 Hickory St., Hollidaysburg,

6:30 p. m.
Center-Union: April 22. Evangelical I'nited

Bietliren Church, Aaronsburg.
Harrisburg: April 16. City Line Diner, 19th

& Paxton Sts., Harrisburg. 6:30 p. m.
Lehigh Valley: Although the annual dinner

meeting is held in the fall, members plan

a covered dish social at the home of Larry

Isaacs, 242 Flagstone Dr., Bethlehem on

April 17.
North New Jersey - New York: .April 18.

Peacock House iRt. 46-west of Rt. 23 in

Eastbound Lane'. 7:30 p. m.
Philadelphia: April 17. Poor Richard Club,

1319 Locust St . Philadelphia. 6:30 p. m.
Susquehanna Valley: April 23. On campus

in Horton Dining Hall. 6:00 p. m.
Wllllamsport: April 21. Notices of time and

place will be sent out later.
York-Hanover: .April 9. United Church of

Christ in the square of .Abbottstown, 6:30

p. m. The club is also sponsoring a night

at the AUenberry Playhouse on June 29

when "Make a Million" will be playing.

Just Married .. .

Marvel Cowling, '.53 to Franklin Eugene
Robinson, of Swarthmore, Pa., on Feb. 21
at Teaneck, N. J. Mrs. Robinson is a
lieutenant in the U. S. Navy assigned to
Staff Hdqrs. at Phila. Mr. Robinson is in
business with his father. They are resid-
ing in Drexel Hill, Pa.

Lucille Kepner, '54, to John Lee Westhafer
of New Cumberland, Pa., on Feb. 14 in
Steelton, Pa. Mrs. Westhafer is a food
analyst for the H. J. Heinz Co. in Cham-
bersbiu'g. Pa., where Mr. Westhafer is a
bacteriologist. They will reside in Cham-
bersburg. Russell E. Sheetz, '33, was or-
ganist for the wedding.

Milan J. Kratier, '57, to Sandra Kay Shoop
of Berrysburg. Pa., in Jan. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. John J.
Weikel, '22, in the Trinity Lutheran and
Reformed Church. Dalmatia, Pa.

MRS. REARK K

Mrs. Annie Klose Rearick, wife of Dr.
William M. Rearick. member of Susque-
hanna's Board of Directors, died March 7
at her home. She had been in failing health
for some time prior to her death.

Stork Stalking . . .

Bingaman, a daughter. Lisa Eileen, on Jan.
13 to Larry, '55, and Carlene Lamade,
'55, Bingaman.

Bowers, a daughter, Lois .Ann, on Nov. 9,
to Richard and Marilyn Fetterolf, '54,
Bowers.

Boyle, a son. to Donald. Feb. '59, and Mrs.
Boyle on Oct. 1!!. The Boyle's now live
in Massillon, Ohio, where Don is Director
of the local branch of the Boy's Club of
America.

Budd, a son. Richard Clayton. Jr.. on Dec.
13 to Richard and Marguerite HefTelfinger,
'53. Budd.

Cope, a son. Robert Alan, to Roy H. '52
and Mrs. Cope, Nov, 21, 1958.

DIehl, a son, Steven Curtis, to John '52, and
Maxine Chambers, '52 Diehl on Dec. 15.
Little Steve joins sister Debbie Ann in the
family circle.

Engle, a daughter. Ruth Esther, born Feb.
9 to Carl and Christine Harman, '53.
Engle. Baby Ruth follows in the foot-
steps of older brother Samuel.

Kler, a daughter, Mary Wright, on Dec. 25
to Pastor William and Hope Harbeson.
'48, Kier. Small Mary was a Christmas
gift for 5 year old brother Samuel.

Moglia, a daughter, Lori Ann, to Richard,
'47, and Mrs. Moglia on Jan. 7.

Myers, a son, Glenn Earl, to Earl and
Beatrice Morrow, '53, Myers on Dec. 19.

Tietbohl, a son, Jon Alan, on Jan. 2 to Dr.

Ralph, '49, and Susan Foltz, '51, Tietbohl.

Young Jon makes a third son for the Tiet-

bohls outnumbering their daughter three

to one.
Wagner, a son, Chris Alan, on Oct. 10. to

Harry, '.58 and Dorothy Sites. ',54. Wagner.
Wolfe, a daughter. Linda Renee. born last

Mar. 29 to Leroy. '57 and Nancy Marek.

'57. making her all of a year old.

NECROLOGY

Ira. Z. Fenstermacher, 04, of Bowers, Pa.
died Jan. 9. Prior to his death he had
been an investigator with Hooper-Holmes
Bureau, Inc.

J. Frank Keller, x, former .Associate Judge
of Snyder Co.. died at his home in Selins-
grove on Jan. 13. after an illness of eight
months. .Mr. Keller was well-known in
Selinsgrove. having taken an active part
in politics for many years.

The Rev. Clarence E. Naugle, '24. died Dec.
29. at his home in Calif. Prior to his death
he had been .Ass't. Pastor of Trinity
Chui'ch. Long Beach.

Sidney R. Warden, '31. died May 3. 19,58. at
his home in Trucksville. Pa. He had been
a teacher in the Jr.-Sr. High School at
Wilkes-Barre prior to his death.

— Susquehannans on Parade — '49

f(\'t Dr. B. Meade Wagenseller has re-
j I tired as Director of the Clinical
Laboratory at the Selinsgrove State School.
He has held this position for the past seven-
teen years. Prior to this he taught at
Dre.xel. the U. of Conn, and Temple.

'09

Dr. Ira S. Sassaman, now in retire-
ment, and Mrs. Sassaman have

moved from Selinsgrove to McLean. Va..

where they will reside with their daughter

and son-in-laW'.

X>-| -I Dr. Miles R. Derk, former state
I I senator, was named administra-
tive director of the Penna. Dept. of Agri-
culture and will have charge of professional
relations in veterinary ser\'ice as they per-
tain to public health.

'15

Dr. J. Frank Faust retired in June
as superintendent of schools after
thirty-six years in the Chambersburg. Pa.
school system. 18 of these years were
spent as Principal and 18 as Superintend-
ent.

'16

The Rev. David
S. Kammerer

was honored in "A
Night of Appreciation"
upon his retirement
in Oct. as pastor of
St. Paul. Littlestown.
Pa. He was presented
with a plaque and a
check in appreciation
of his 33 years of
service.

^g^

Rev. Kammerer

> 1 A The Rev. Harry F. Shoaf, First
1 »/ Presbyterian Church. Northumber-
land, has been called to another parish in
Osceola. Pa.

'00 ^'^' ^°"°^^ ^- Pace is Chairman
^0 of 'he Dept. of Physiology and Di-
rector of the Nebraska Institute of Cellular
Growth at Nebraska U. He has received
national recognition for his work in cancer
research.

'29

Henry R. Carlchner, Executive Sec-
retary of the Cranston. R. I..
V.M.C.A. since 1953. will see the first unit
of a million dollar building dedicated in
June. One of his pet projects has been a
Y.M.C..'\. Day Camp which is now rated
one of the best in New England.

'33 i

Donald Steele has been elected
president of the Northumberland
County Bar Assoc.

f*}A The Rev. Henry H. Cassler, in Feb.,
Jt^ assumed duties as Protestant Chap-
lain at the Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary.
Sara Ulrlch Tolllnger received her master's
degree in Speech Correction from Temple
U. in Feb. 1958. She has applied for basic
certification in the American Speech and
Hearing Assoc.

'38

Dr. Eleanor B.

Brown has ac-
cepted an appoint-
ment as Ass't. Prof,
of Business, effective
Sept. 1. 1959. at the
San Jose State Col-
lege. Calif.

'39

Dr. Eleanor Brown

Jess M. Kem-

berling, in
Jan.. was the subject
of a feature article in

the Sunbury Daily Item giving the high-
lights of his success as a restauranteur.
His 10 Dutch Pantry restaurants are locat-
ed in Pa. and Fla.

'40

Horace Kauffman, on Jan. 1. was
made Superintendent of Production
for RCA at Lancaster. Pa.

%v -

Dr. G. L. Musser

Chri.st. Wilkinsburg

ft -1 Dr. Glenn L.

T; I Musser has
been appointed to the
newly established po-
sition of Vice-Pres.
for Systems and Op-
erations with Haller.
Raymond and Brown.
Inc.. State College.
Pa. The Rev. G. Rob-
ert Booth has accept-
ed a call to the Trin-
ity United Church of
Pa.

> J/» Blair Heaton resigned his position
t^Q as teacher-coach in the Selinsgrove
High School to teach mathematics at Rye
Neck High School, Mamaroneck. N. V.

J J py Stanley L. Nale received his doctor-
^1 ate from Penn State U. in Jan. W.
David Gross was recently elected to the Se-
linsgrove Borough Council. He is treasurer
of the Gen. .Mumni Assoc.

'48

Daniel Reiti has accepted the posi-
tion of Director of Religious Educa-
tion at St. John's Lutheran Church in Balti-
more where the Rev. I. Wilson Kepner, '24
is pastor.

James Rellly has been made Pacif-
ic Coast Division Manager for the
Mennen Co. He and his wife, the former
Marilyn Beers, '51, have moved to Calif.

>J^A Kenneth Small, accompanied by his
ij\J wife, the former Sally Mitchell,
'SI, was on campus Jan. 5. when "Scotty"
gave a lecture on guided missiles at Phi Mu
Delta. It was very well received.

'51

Martha Albert Putnam and her hus-
band are living in Saudi Arabia with
33 other American families, all part of the
Trans-.^rabian Pipe Line Co. Her address
is Box 1348. Beirut, Lebanon.

>r^O Felix Torromeo has been appointed
3^ administrative trainee under the
first internship program set up by the Board
ol Elducation of Lindenhurst. N. Y. This
lirogram is designed to train school admin-
istrators. Jackey McKeever appeared on
the Ed. Sullivan show from Portugal on
Mar. 22 with Maurice Chevalier and the
Ames Brothers. The Rev. Charles L. Bom-
boy has been pastor of the Presbyterian
Church in Ashley. Pa. for the past year.
Lester Heilman is now associated with the
home office of Westinghouse Lamp Division
in Allentown as a Manufacturer's Represen-
tative. He and his wife, the former Helen
Thomas, x'S7 make their home in Harris-
burg, Pa.

*C0 ''^"' **■ '^^*"^''' ■'''•' I'ecently dis-

J) J charged from the Navy, returns to
his family business, the Green Lane Hosiery
Co,

'Cyl J°a"" Mosholder Layman has been
3t selected as a participant in the Bi-
ology Program of the National Science
Foundation In-Service Institute of Arizona
State L'niv,, Tempe, Ariz. Mrs. Layman
received her master's degree from Ariz.
State U. in 1958 and is presently teaching
biology at Mesa High School. Ariz.

Xfpt Bruce Bobb recently appeared in
J)4 a picture with Philip Little. Na-
tional Easter Seal Poster Boy. Bruce is
therapist for the York Co. Pa. Cerebral
Palsy Society at the Betsy Ross Training
Center.

'CO ^^'' ^' ^^^''*^' has accepted a posi-
JO tion as a music therapist in the
Charity Hospital. New Orleans. La.

X'CO ^^♦'■'^'3 Eitzen is employed as a
JQ medical secretary at Lankenau
Hospital in Phila. Charles W. Gruver is

now residing at 3C2(i N. 2nd St.. Harrisburg,
Pa., uith his wife and year old daughter.

OUR SUPPORT OF

OUR ALMA MATER

In an interesting pamphlet prepared by Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc.,
the statement is made: "Supporting our educational and charitable institutions is
evcryhodi/'n responsibility."

Our country has never been more prosperous, continues the pamphlet. Business is
booming, and salaries are at their all-time peak. The average American's standard of
living is higher than ever before.

But thei-e are two kinds of organizations
that have not felt the benefits of prosperity
—that have, in fact, been penalized by the
inflation that goes with this prosperity.
They are our educational and charitable in-
stitutions, the great bulwarks of our free-
dom. Now more than ever before, our
colleges and universities, churches, librar-
ies, community chests, and other benevolent
organizations need public support.

The cost of materials and services has
doubled in two decades. The buying power
of the dollar has decrea.sed to approximate-
ly half its purchasing power of twenty years
ago. Endowment fund income and dona-
tions will buy far less than they once did.

At present, it is estimated that half our
private colleges are operating at a deficit,
and many have been forced to dip into their

endowments in order to stay in existence.
Our charitable, religious, cultural, and sci-
entific organizations are also going through
a critical period financially. Their need
has never been greater.

Philanthrophy used to be the province of
the wealthy — the Rockefellers and Car-
negies. Today public-spirited people in ev-
ery income bracket are recognizing the
need for financial support of the institutions
that benefit society, and they are rising to
the occasion with whatever they feel they
can afford. They know that money is the
lifeblood of those institutions, the means by
which they realize their aims. And they
are giving to the causes they believe in.

Private philanthropy rather than govern-
ment subsidy has always been the chief
suppoi't of our humanitarian organizations.

And Congress, recognizing the wisdom of
this arrangement, set up our tax structure
to favor the private donor. Our federal in-
come tax laws now allow deductions on
personal contributions up to 30 per cent of
adjusted gross income, which, broadly
speaking, is gross income less business,
capital gain and capital loss deductions.
That means that any man or woman wish-
ing to help support an institution in which
he or she believes can make a gift of two-
tenths land in some cases three-tenths > of
his or her income in any given year and
take the deduction as a charitable contri-
bution. Thus the dollar amount of any
such contribution is considerably greater
than the out-of-pocket cost, especially for
donors in the higher income brackets.

A contribution to our Alma .Mater is an
investment in the future of our country and
will earn you not only the gratitude of all
those who labor for the University but also
the lasting satisfaction of knowing that you
have materially aided a cause you believe
in.

yours

give

SCENE FROM JULIUS CAESAR
Richard Handley, Harry Haney, Jr
Betty Flood

The Inauguration of Susque-
hanna University's thirteenth
president, Dr. Gustave W.
Weber, will take place on Fri-
day, May 22.

All Alumni are invited to the
Service of Inauguration which
will be held at 2:30 p. m. At
this service there will be rep-
resentatives from all Pennsyl-
vania Colleges, all United Luth-
eran Church Colleges, and the
Women's Auxiliary.

A reception will be held at 4
p. m. in Heilman Hall for all
those attending the Service of
Inauguration.

Onward, ye Crusaders

Baseball

Coach Dick Hummel. x'40, will again con-
trol the destinies of the Crusader's baseball
team.

With twenty candidates turning out for
the first practice period, the coach will
have to rely on seven letter-men led by
pitcher-catcher. Joe Barlow of Ashland,
Pa. The schedule follows:

April 9— Bucknel! ...A

April 13— Gettysburg H

April 17— Lycoming A

April 23— Elizabethtown H

April 25— Wilkes A

April 29— Albright H

May 2— Wilkes .H

May 4 — Dickinson H

May 6 — Scranton __ A

May 12 — Lebanon Valley A

May 16— Juniata A

May 18 — Lycoming H

Mav 23— Drexel H

Coaches At MASCAC

Coaches Stagg. Keil, Pittello and Barr
recently attended the sessions of the Middle
Atlantic States College Athletic Conference
at the University of Delaware. At the ses-
sions, Coach Stagg was elected a member
of the E.xecutive Committee of the Confer-
ence.

Roy Bilger, Coach Witiak Outstanding

Roy Bilger, '49 continues his success as
Basketball Coach with the West Reading
High School, as his team played before
7500 fans to win a smashing 77-42 victory
over Hummelstown High School while on
their way to a possible Class "C" Pennsyl-
vania State Championship.

Coach Bilger has a 6' 7", 230 pound Sopho-
more by the name of Ron Krick who prom-
ises to be one of the top players in the East
by the time he becomes a senior. He
dumped in 36 points against Hummelstown
although double-teamed most of the game.
'Wonder what it would take for S. U. to get
such a boy?

Tennis

For the first time in a number of years
the Crusaders will have an intercollegiate
tennis team.

Coached by Professor Amos Alonzo Stagg.
Jr., the team will participate in seven
games with the following schedule:

April 17— Lycoming at Williamsport

April 25 — Wilkes at Wilkes-Barre

April 28— Albright at S. U.

May 2— Wilkes at S. U.

May 4— Dickinson at S. U.

May 14 — Lebanon Valley at Annville.

May 18— Lycoming at S. U.

Blackboard Session With Coach Barr

"Gene " Witiak has played his last season
with the Crusaders' Basketball team, and
Coach Barr is hard-pressed to find a suit-
able replacement.

IK^EP

"GENE" WITIAK

The 6' 2", 185 pound Alden, Pennsylvania
(suburb of Philadelphia) boy, was poison
under the basket to all opponents.

Always playing a clean, hard game,
"Geno", made a good impression for Sus-
quehanna whenever and wherever he don-
ned his uniform.

Joe Osinchak of Morea, Pennsylvania and
Ron Aller ol Harrisburg also called it cur-
tains this year on their college basketball
careers.

Both boys responded well to Coach Barr's
coaching, and according to the Coach, were
two of the finest team-players he has ever
had.

Witiak. Osinchak. and Aller are good
students, popular on the campus and the
kind of athletes who do credit to their Alma
Mater.

The season's record <5-15> does little to
indicate the hard-working performance of
this year's team. Several games were lost
in heaitbreaking overtime and several more
by less than six points. Some good-looking
prospects have enrolled for Sept. which
tends to brighten the outlook.

The team was feted at the Susquehanna
Valley Country Club, Wednesday. April 1.
when Basketball Coach John Egli of Penn
State U. was principal speaker.

Reunion Classes

and

Class Representatives

EMERITUS

Kiiwin M. Brungart
400 Walnut St., Selinsgrove, Pa.

1909
Dr. Ira Sassaman
CO Alumni Olflce, Susquehanna Univ.

1914
Lewis Lenhart
124 E. Curtain St., Bellefonte, Pa.

1919
The Rev. Harry F. Shoaf
Osceola, Pa.

1924
Atty. Alvin W. Carpenter
Market St.. Sunbury, Pa.

1929

Mrs. Helen Carter Gehret
504 Woodlyn .Ave., Norristown, Pa.

1934

Daniel T. McKelvey
572 Vine St., Hazleton, Pa.

1939

Frank Laudenslayer
632 Washington St., Reading. Pa.

1944
The Rev. Henry Hopkins
914 S. 21st St.. Harrisbui-g, Pa.

1949
James Peters
R. D. No. 3, Lewisburg, Pa.

1954
Reuben Henry
702 Madison Ave., York, Pa.

THE SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

POSTMASTER— Please notify if undelivered
Entered at Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania Post Office as Second Class Matter

ALUMNI DAY

Saturday, May 2

9:30 Registration and Coffee Hour in G. A.

10 :30 Alumni Council Meeting in Little Theatre.

(Each class and district club should be represented.)

12:00 Luncheon.

Reunion groups will be assigned private rooms in Seibert Hall.
(Non-reunion alumni may lunch in Horton Dining Hall)

2:00 Genei-al Assembly in Seibert Hall.

Alumni President Garman, presiding.

Dr. Weber will be introduced and speak to the group.

3 :30 Baseball and Outdoor Band Concert.
S. U. vs. Wilkes College.

6 :00 Annual Banquet in Horton Dining Hall.

RESERVATION SLIP

Plea.se Re.serve place (s) for me in the non-Reunion Group

for Luncheon. [^ $1.00 per person.

Please Reserve place (s) for me at the Annual Alumni

Banquet in the evening. Q] $1.-50 per person.

All re.servations must be made by April 25, 1959.

Signed:

Memherfi of Reunion Classes make their luncheon reservations
through class representative.

1 m m'"m'w-

At Commencement Exercises May 30, 1959 honorary degrees were presented to three distinguished alumni. In the

picture they are congratulated by President Weber. — L. to r.: The Rev. Harold Lee Rowe '34, D.D., Pastor of Trinity

Lutheran Church, Johnstown: Dr. Ralph C. Geigle '35, Pd.D., Superintendent of Schools, Reading; Dr. Charles E.

Chaffee '27, Pd.D., Superintendent of Schools, Bethlehem; Dr. Weber.

The Susquehanna

ALUMNUS

VOL. xxvin

JUNE 1959

NO. 4

OFFICERS
OF THE ASSOCIATION

Kkctcd Alumni Day 1959

llimiirury President

Dr. John 1. Wootlniff, "88

President

l.awTfnci- M. Isaacs, "43

1st Vice President
Paul M. Haines, '31

2nd Viee President

Mrs. Mary Farlling HoUway, "28

Reccrdinfi Secretary

Mrs. La\an R. Kohinson, '46

Treasurer

W. Da\-icl Gross, '47

Statistician

Edwin M. Brunjiart, '00

Mend)ers-at-Larpc

Ra\inon<l P. Gamian, Sr., '30
P.tir .Sluit>, '38

Representatiie on Univ. Board oj Trustees
Clyde R. Spitzner, '37

Representatives to Athletic Committee
PiTcc Apple%ard, '22
Jolin M. Aut't-n, '28

Jot It Down ....

HOMECOMING

1959

OCTOBER

IN THIS ISSUE

Tile Sustpiehanna Alumnus is happy to
present in tliis issue, "Tlie College Teacher:
1959."

The American Aiunini Council, of wliich
Susc|uehanna is a meniher, has prepared
this thought-provoking survey, and hopes
alunmi everywhere will get from it a better
understanding of the role of tlie college
teacher.

In the next few years Susquehanna ex-
pects to increa.sc the size of her student
body. Teachers will be available but the
(|iiali(y of the teaching to a large degree,
will depend upon the support given the Un-
iversity by her Alumni.

We devote our entire issue fo this im-
portant and timely subject. Local news
from Sus(|uehanna may be found on the in-
side and o)ifsidc of the back cover.

Froin
Larry Isaacs

To THE Alumni:

Dr. Custave W. Weber, the new president of the L'ni\eisit\. has iitiiny
changes and inipro\'enients imder acti\e consideration for an improved and ex-
panded Sus(niehaniia Uni\ersity, Many of you have heard of these plans either
directly from President Weber or indirectly from other alumni. 1 am c<rfain
that the Aiunuii Association «ants to support the new administration fully i
the.se activities. Many independent foundations or funds base tlie aiiKunit of hi
they will give to the University, either in wlioh' or in part, upon the percent m
alunmi contributing to the University.

In the near future, it is expected that tlie Executive Comuil of the .\himni
A.ssociatioii will iirepan- a proposed plan for almnni participatiiiii in the fiiturr
growth of Susquchamia University. As soon as this plan is fully developed, it
will be submitted to the full Alumni Council as well as to the C.eneral .\lumnl
Association. In these critical da>s, the need has never been greater for strengtli-
ening liberal arts schools such as Susquehanna Universitv-.

>AaM>^

L. M. ls.\.\{:s.

President of the Alumni Association

. . . and from President Weber

Dear Fhiends and Alumni:

The story featured in this issue could be told of any faculty member of Sus-
(juehanna University. Since all of you are now out in the world of business you
can appreciate more and mor<- the contribution the faculty made in preparing ynu
to meet your responsibilities. Vou also know about the growing shortage of qual-
ified teachers in our colleges across the land. Please read the following pat;'
carefully, since in measure beyond your realization, the future of our oillege, ii
faculty, its program, its growtli; will rest scjuarely on your decision to support il.
and to the degree in which this support comes innuediately.

Faculty salaries are notoriou.sly low in all collc-ges. Susquehanna University
is no exception, although steps have been taken to rectify this to .some degree for
next year. Many of our alumni have, through the years, assumed no responsibil-
ity for the financial support of their Alma Mater, or else the gift was but a token.
The time has come for real .soul-searching about your personal support of thf
growing needs of your college, and prompt action in your response to that ntfd
We can make of the college what you would like it to be, but frankK. it cost>
money. Can we coimt on your sujiport?

If you want to know the problems your president faces, read the secbon
"What Price Dcdieation?" If I had w ritten it myself the picture could not bi'
truer here at Susquehanna University. This is just one pressing need. 1 will TO'
repeat the obvious needs to you, for it is my resiionsibilitv to solve them, i
pledge to do this to the best of my talent. But you too, nmst help. If yoii haw
not ccmtributed to your Loyalty Fund, it can still be done. Read and ponder, aM
if you sense an urgency to act, do it now.

Sincerely yours,

CU SI A\ i: W. Weder,
President oj the Vnieersitij

Entered as second-class matter September 26, 1931, at the Post OfTice at Selinsgrove, Pa., under the Act of August 24, 1912.
Published four times a year by Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa., in months of September, December, March and June.

THE COLLEGE
TEACHER: 1959

''If I were sitting here

and the whole outside world

were indifferent to what I

was doing, I would still want

to be doing just what lam/'

<m% --f

I'VE ALWAYS FOUND IT SOMEWHAT HARD TO
SAY JUST WHY I CHOSE TO BE A PROFESSOR.

There are many reasons, not all of them tangible
things which can be pulled out and explained. I still
hear people say, "Those who can, do; those who
can't, teach." But there are many teachers who can.
They are teachers because they have more than the
usual desire to communicate. They are excited enough
about something to want to tell others, have others
love it as they love it, tell people the how of some-
thing, and the why.

I like to see students who will carry the intellectual
spark into the world beyond my time. And I like to
think that maybe 1 have something to do with this.

THERE IS A CERTAIN FREEDOM
IN THIS JOB, TOO.

A professor doesn't punch a time clock. He is allowed
the responsibility of planning his own time and activi-
ties. This freedom of movement provides something
very valuable — time to think and consider.

I've always had the freedom to teach what I believe
to be true. I have never been interfered with in what
I wanted to say — either in the small college or in the
large university. I know there have been and are in-
fringements on academic freedom. But they've never
happened to me.

THE COLLEGE
TEACHER: 1959

I LIKE YOUNG PEOPLE.
I REGARD MYSELF AS YOUNG.

I'm still eager about many of the things I was eager
about as a young man. It is gratifying to see bright
young men and women excited and enthusiastic about
scholarship. There are times when I feel that I'm only
an old worn boulder in the never-ending stream of
students. There are times when I want to flee, when I
look ahead to a quieter life of contemplation, of
reading things I've always wanted to read. Then a
brilliant and likeable human being comes along,
whom I feel I can help — and this makes it all the
more worthwhile. When I see a young teacher get a
start, I get a vicarious feeling of beginning again.

THE COLLEGE
TEACHER: 1959

PEOPLE ASK ME ABOUT THE
"DRAWBACKS" IN TEACHING.

I find it difficult to be glib about this. There are major
problems to be faced. There is this business of salaries,
of status and dignity, of anti-intellectualism, of too
much to do in too little time. But these are problems,
not drawbacks. A teacher doesn't become a teacher
in spite of them, but with an awareness that they
exist and need to be solved.

AND THERE IS THIS
MATTER OF "STATUS."

Terms like "egghead" tend to suggest that the in-
tellectual is something like a toadstool — almost phys-
ically different from everyone else. America is ob-
sessed with stereotypes. There is a whole spectrum of
personalities in education, all individuals. The notion
that the intellectual is somebody totally removed from
what human beings are supposed to be is absurd.

TODAY MAN HAS LESS TIME
ALONE THAN ANY MAN BEFORE HIM.

But we are here for only a limited time, and I would
rather spend such time as I have thinking about the
meaning of the universe and the purpose of man, than
doing something else. I've spent hours in libraries
and on park benches, escaping long enough to do a
little thinking. I can be found occasionally sitting
out there with sparrows perching on me, almost.

"fVe may always be running jusi to keep
from falling behind. But the person who
is a teacher because he wants to teach,
because he is deeply interested in people
and scholarship, will pursue it as long as
he can." — Loren C. Eiseley

Xhi

HE CIRCUMSTANCE is a Strange one. In recent

years Americans have spent more money on the trappings of

higher education than ever before in history. More

parents than ever have set their sights on a college education

for their children. More buildings than ever

have been put up to accommodate the crowds. But in the

midst of this national preoccupation with higher

education, the indispensable element in education — the

teacher — somehow has been overlooked.

The results are unfortunate — not only for college teachers, but

for college teaching as well, and for all whose lives it touches.

If allowed to persist, present conditions could lead

to so serious a decline in the excellence of higher education

that we would require generations to recover from it.

Among educators, the problem is the subject

of current concern and debate and experiment. What is missing,

and urgently needed, is full public awareness of the

problem — and full public support of measures to deal with it.

-ERE IS A TASK for the college alumnus and alumna. No one

knows the value of higher education better than

the educated. No one is better able to take action, and to

persuade others to take action, to preserve and increase its value.

Will they do it? The outlines of the problem, and some

guideposts to action, appear in the pages that follow.

WILL WE RUN OUT OF
COLLEGE TEACHERS?

No; there will always be someone to fill classroom vacancies. But
quality is almost certain to drop unless something is done quickly

'\ '\ T^^^^ "^rOJL THE TEACHERS COME FROM?

^W The number of students enrolled in America's

^ * colleges and universities this year exceeds last
year's figure by more than a quarter miUion. In ten years
it should pass six milHon — nearly double today's en-
rollment.

The number of teachers also may have to double. Some
educators say that within a decade 495,000 may be needed
— more than twice the present number.

Can we hope to meet the demand? If so, what is Ukely
to happen to the quality of teaching in the process?

"Great numbers of youngsters will flood into our col-
leges and universities whether we are prepared or not," a
report of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching has pointed out. "These youngsters will be
taught — taught well or taught badly. And the demand for
teachers will somehow be at least partly met — if not with
well-prepared teachers then with ill-prepared, if not with
superior teachers then with inferior ones."

MOST IMMEDIATE is the problem of finding enough
qualified teachers to meet classes next fall. Col-
lege administrators must scramble to do so.

"The staffing problems are the worst in my 30years'
experience at hiring teaching staff"," said one college presi-
dent, replying to a survey by the U.S. Office of Educa-
tion's Division of Higher Education.

"The securing and retaining of well-trained, eff"ective
teachers is the outstanding problem confronting all col-
leges today," said another.

One logical place to start reckoning with the teacher
shortage is on the present faculties of American colleges
and universities. The shortage is hardly alleviated by the
fact that substantial numbers of men and women find it
necessary to leave college teaching each year, for largely

financial reasons. So serious is this problem — and so
relevant is it to the college alumnus and alumna — that a
separate article in this report is devoted to it.

The scarcity of funds has led most colleges and uni-
versities to seek at least short-range solutions to the
teacher shortage by other means.

Difficulty in finding young new teachers to fill faculty
vacancies is turning the attention of more and more ad-
ministrators to the other end of the academic fine, where
tried and able teachers are about to retire. A few institu-
tions have modified the upper age limits for faculty. Others
are keeping selected faculty members on the payroll past
the usual retirement age. A number of institutions are
filling their own vacancies with the cream of the men and
women retired elsewhere, and two organizations, the Asso-
ciation of American Colleges and the American Associa-
tion of University Professors, with the aid of a grant from
the Ford Foundation, have set up a "Retired Professors
Registry" to facihtate the process.

Old restraints and handicaps for the woman teacher are
disappearing in the colleges. Indeed, there are special
opportunities for her, as she earns her standing alongside
the man who teaches. But there is no room for com-
placency here. We can no longer take it for granted that
the woman teacher will be any more available than the
man, for she exercises the privilege of her sex to change
her mind about teaching as about other matters. Says
Dean Nancy Duke Lewis of Pembroke College: "The day
has passed when we could assume that every woman who
earned her Ph.D. would go into college teaching. She
needs something positive today to attract her to the col-
leges because of the welcome that awaits her talents in
business, industry, government, or the foundations. Her
freedom to choose comes at a time when undergraduate
women particularly need distinguished women scholars to

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inspire them to do their best in the classroom and labo-
ratory — and certainly to encourage them to elect college
teaching as a career."

SOME HARD-PRESSED ADMINISTRATORS find themselves
forced to accelerate promotions and salary increases
in order to attract and hold faculty members. Many
are being forced to settle for less qualified teachers.

In an effort to attract and keep teachers, most colleges
are providing such necessities as improved research facili-
ties and secretarial help to reheve faculty members of
paperwork and administrative burdens, thus giving faculty
members more time to concentrate on teaching and
research.

In the process of revising their curricula many colleges
are eliminating courses that overlap one another or are
considered frivolous. Some are increasing the size of
lecture classes and eliminating classes they deem too small.

Finally, somewhat in desperation (but also with the
firm conviction that the technological age must, after all,
have something of value to offer even to the most basic
and fundamental exercises of education), experiments are
being conducted with teaching by films and television.

At Penn State, where televised instruction is in its ninth
semester, TV has met with mixed reactions. Students
consider it a good technique for teaching courses with

large enrollments — and their performance in courses em-
ploying television has been as good as that of students
having personal contact with their teachers. The reaction
of faculty members has been less favorable. But accept-
ance appears to be growing: the number of courses offered
on television has grown steadily, and the number of faculty
members teaching via TV has grown, also.

Elsewhere, teachers are far from unanimity on the sub-
ject of TV. "Must the TV technicians take over the col-
leges?" asked Professor Ernest Earnest of Temple Uni-
versity in an article title last fall. "Like the conventional
lecture system, TV lends itself to the sausage-stuffing con-
cept of education," Professor Earnest said. The classroom,
he argued, "is the place for testing ideas and skills, for the
interchange of ideas"^ — objectives difficult to attain when
one's teacher is merely a shadow on a fluorescent screen.

The TV pioneers, however, believe the medium, used
properly, holds great promise for the future.

FOR THE LONG RUN, the traditional sources of supply
for college teaching fall far short of meeting the de-
mand. The Ph.D., for example, long regarded by
many colleges and universities as the ideal "driver's
license" for teachers, is awarded to fewer than 9,000
persons per year. Even if, as is probable, the number of
students enrolled in Ph.D. programs rises over the next

few years, it will be a long time before they have traveled
the full route to the degree.

Meanwhile, the demand for Ph.D.'s grows, as industry,
consulting firms, and government compete for many of the
men and women who do obtain the degree. Thus, at the
very time that a great increase is occurring in the number
of undergraduates who must be taught, the supply of new
college teachers with the rank of Ph.D. is even shorter
than usual.

"During each of the past four years," reported the
National Education Association in 1958, "the average
level of preparation of newly employed teachers has
fallen. Four years ago no less than 31.4 per cent of the
new teachers held the earned doctor's degree. Last year
only 23.5 per cent were at this high level of preparation."

HERE ARE SOME of the causcs of concern about the
Ph.D., to which educators are directing their
attention:
► The Ph.D. program, as it now exists in most graduate
schools, does not sufficiently emphasize the development
of teaching skills. As a result, many Ph.D.'s go into
teaching with little or no idea how to teach, and make
a mess of it when they try. Many who don't go into
teaching might have done so, had a greater emphasis been
laid upon it when they were graduate students.

► The Ph.D. program is indefinite in its time require-
ments: they vary from school to school, from department
to department, from student to student, far more than
seems warranted. "Generally the Ph.D. takes at least
four years to get," says a committee of the Association
of Graduate Schools. "More often it takes six or seven,
and not infrequently ten to fifteen. ... If we put our heads
to the matter, certainly we ought to be able to say to a
good student: 'With a leeway of not more than one year,
it will take you so and so long to take the Ph.D.' "

► "Uncertainty about the time required," says the
Association's Committee on Policies in Graduate Educa-
tion, "leads in turn to another kind of uncertainty —
financial uncertainty. Doubt and confusion on this score
have a host of disastrous effects. Many superior men,
facing unknowns here, abandon thoughts about working
for a Ph.D. and reaUstically go oflTto law or the like. . . ."

A LTHOUGH ROUGHLY HALF of the tcachcrs in Amer-
/\ ica's colleges and universities hold the Ph.D., more
■*- -*- than three quarters of the newcomers to college
and university teaching, these days, don't have one. In
the years ahead, it appears inevitable that the proportion
of Ph.D.'s to non-Ph.D.'s on America's faculties will
diminish.

Next in line, after the doctorate, is the master's degree.

For centuries the master's was "the" degree, until, with
the growth of the Ph.D. in America, it began to be moved
into a back seat. In Great Britain its prestige is still high.

But in America the M. A. has, in some graduate schools,
deteriorated. Where the M.A.'s standards have been kept
high, on the other hand, able students have been able to
prepare themselves, not only adequately but well, for
college teaching.

Today the M.A. is one source of hope in the teacher
shortage. "If the M.A. were of universal dignity and
good standing," says the report of the Committee on
Policies in Graduate Education, ". . . this ancient degree
could bring us succor in the decade ahead. . . .

"The nub of the problem ... is to get rid of 'good' and
'bad' M.A.'s and to set up generally a 'rehabilitated' de-
gree which will have such worth in its own right that
a man entering graduate school will consider the possi-
bility of working toward the M.A. as the first step to the
Ph.D "

One problem would remain. "If you have a master's
degree you are still a mister and if you have a Ph.D., no
matter where it is from, you are a doctor," Dean G. Bruce
Dearing, of the University of Delaware, has said. "The
town looks at you differently. Business looks at you dif-
ferently. The dean may; it depends on how discriminating
he is."

The problem won't be solved, W. R. Dennes, former
dean of the graduate school of the University of California
at Berkeley, has said, "until universities have the courage
... to select men very largely on the quality of work they
have done and soft-pedal this matter of degrees."

A point for parents and prospective students to remem-
ber — and one of which alumni and alumnae might re-
mind them — is that counting the number of Ph.D. 's in a
college catalogue is not the only, or even necessarily the
best, way to judge the worth of an educational institution
or its faculty's abilities. To base one's judgment solely on
such a count is quite a temptation, as William James noted
56 years ago in "The Ph.D. Octopus": "The dazzled read-
er of the list, the parent or student, says to himself, 'This
must be a terribly distinguished crowd — their titles shine
like the stars in the firmament; Ph.D.'s, Sc.D.'s, and
Litt.D.'s bespangle the page as if they were sprinkled over
it from a pepper caster.' "

The Ph.D. will remain higher education's most honored
earned degree. It stands for a depth of scholarship and
productive research to which the master has not yet
addressed himself so intensively. But many educational
leaders expect the doctoral programs to give more em-

phasis to teaching. At the same time the master's degree
will be strengthened and given more prestige.

In the process the graduate schools will have taken a
long step toward solving the shortage of qualified college
teachers. ;

SOME OF THE CHANGES being made by colleges and
universities to meet the teacher shortage constitute
reasonable and overdue reforms. Other changes are
admittedly desperate — and possibly dangerous — attempts
to meet today's needs.

The central problem is to get more young people
interested in college teaching. Here, college alumni and
alumnae have an opportunity to provide a badly needed
service to higher education and to superior young people
themselves. The problem of teacher supply is not one
with which the college administrator is able to cope alone.

President J. Seelye Bixler, of Colby College, recently
said: "Let us cultivate a teacher-centered point of view.
There is tragedy as well as truth in the old saying that in
Europe when you meet a teacher you tip your hat, whereas
over here you tap your head. Our debt to our teachers is
very great, and fortunately we are beginning to realize
that we must make some attempt to balance the account.
Money and prestige are among the first requirements.

"Most important is independence. Too often we sit
back with the comfortable feeling that our teachers have
all the freedom they desire. We forget that the payoff
comes in times of stress. Are we really willing to allow
them independence of thought when a national emergency
is in the offing? Are we ready to defend them against all
pressure groups and to acknowledge their right to act as
critics of our customs, our institutions, and even our
national policy? Evidence abounds that for some of our
more vociferous compatriots this is too much. They see no
reason why such privileges should be offered or why a
teacher should not express his patriotism in the same out-
worn and often irrelevant shibboleths they find so dear
and so hard to give up. Surely our educational task has
not been completed until we have persuaded them that a
teacher should be a pioneer, a leader, and at times a non- ,
conformist with a recognized right to dissent. As Howard
Mumford Jones has observed, we can hardly allow our- .
selves to become a nation proud of machines that think
and suspicious of any man who tries to."

By lending their support to programs designed to im-
prove the climate for teachers at their own colleges, alumni
can do much to alter the conviction held by many that
teaching is tolerable only to martyrs.

WHAT PRICE
DEDICATION?

Most teachers teach because they love their jobs. But low pay is
forcing many to leave the profession, just when we need them most

EVERY TUESDAY EVENING for the past three and a half
months, the principal activity of a 34-year-old
' associate professor of chemistry at a first-rate mid-
western college has centered around Section 3 of the pre-
vious Sunday's New York Times. The Times, which ar-
rives at his office in Tuesday afternoon's mail delivery,
customarily devotes page after page of Section 3 to large
help-wanted ads, most of them directed at scientists and
engineers. The associate professor, a Ph.D., is job-
hunting.

"There's certainly no secret about it," he told a recent
visitor. "At least two others in the department are look-
ing, too. We'd all give a lot to be able to stay in teach-
ing; that's what we're trained for, that's what we like.
But we simply can't swing it financially."

"I'm up against it this spring," says the chairman of
the physics department at an eastern college for women.
"Within the past two weeks two of my people, one an
associate and one an assistant professor, turned in their
resignations, effective in June. Both are leaving the field
— one for a job in industry, the other for government
work. I've got strings out, all over the country, but so
far I've found no suitable replacements. We've always
prided ourselves on having Ph.D.'s in these jobs, but it
looks as if that's one resolution we'll have to break in
1959-60."

"We're a long way from being able to compete with
industry when young people put teaching and industry on
the scales," says Vice Chancellor Vem O. Knudsen of
UCLA. "Salary is the real rub, of course. Ph.D.'s in
physics here in Los Angeles are getting $8-12,000 in

industry without any experience, while about all we can
offer them is $5,500. Things are not much better in the
chemistry department."

One young Ph.D. candidate sums it up thus: "We want
to teach and we want to do basic research, but industry
offers us twice the salary we can get as teachers. We talk
it over with our wives, but it's pretty hard to turn down
$10,000 to work for less than half that amount."

"That woman you saw leaving my office: she's one of
our most brilliant young teachers, and she was ready to
leave us," said a women's college dean recently. "1 per-
suaded her to postpone her decision for a couple of
months, until the results of the alumnae fund drive are in.
We're going to use that money entirely for raising sala-
ries, this year. If it goes over the top, we'll be able to hold
some of our best people. If it falls short. . . I'm on the
phone every morning, talking to the fund chairman,
counting those dollars, and praying."

THE DIMENSIONS of the teacher-salary problem in the
United States and Canada are enormous. It has
reached a point of crisis in pubhc institutions and in
private institutions, in richly endowed institutions as well
as in poorer ones. It exists even in Catholic colleges and
universities, where, as student populations grow, more
and more laymen must be found in order to supplement
the limited number of clerics available for teaching posts.
"In a generation," says Seymour E. Harris, the dis-
tinguished Harvard economist, "the college professor has
lost 50 per cent in economic status as compared to the
average American. His real income has decUned sub-

stantially, while that of the average American has risen
by 70-80 per cent."

Figures assembled by the American Association of
University Professors show how seriously the college
teacher's economic standing has deteriorated. Since
1939, according to the AAUP's latest study (published in
1958), the purchasing power of lawyers rose 34 per cent,
that of dentists 54 per cent, and that of doctors 98 per
cent. But at the five state universities surveyed by the
AAUP, the purchasing power of teachers in all ranks rose
only 9 per cent. And at twenty-eight privately controlled
institutions, the purchasing power of teachers' salaries
dropped by 8.5 per cent. While nearly everybody else in
the country was gaining ground spectacularly, teachers
were losing it.

The AAUP's sample, it should be noted, is not repre-
sentative of all colleges and universities in the United
States and Canada. The institutions it contains are, as
the AAUP says, "among the better colleges and universi-
ties in the country in salary matters." For America as a
whole, the situation is even worse.

The National Education Association, which studied
the salaries paid in the 1957-58 academic year by more
than three quarters of the nation's degree-granting insti-
tutions and by nearly two thirds of the junior colleges,
found that half of all college and university teachers
earned less than $6,015 per year. College instructors
earned a median salary of only $4,562 — not much better
than the median salary of teachers in public elementary
schools, whose economic plight is well known.

The implications of such statistics are plain.

"Higher salaries," says Robert Lekachman, professor
of economics at Barnard College, "would make teaching
a reasonable alternative for the bright young lawyer, the
bright young doctor. Any ill-paid occupation becomes
something of a refuge for the ill-trained, the lazy, and the
incompetent. If the scale of salaries isn't improved, the
quality of teaching won't improve; it will worsen. Unless
Americans are willing to pay more for higher education,
they will have to be satisfied with an inferior product."

Says President Margaret Clapp of Wellesley College,
which is devoting ail of its fund-raising efforts to accumu-
lating enough money ($15 million) to strengthen faculty
salaries: "Since the war, in an effort to keep alive the
profession, discussion in America of teachers' salaries has
necessarily centered on the minimums paid. But insofar
as money is a factor in decision, wherever minimums only
are stressed, the appeal is to the underprivileged and the
timid; able and ambitious youths are not likely to listen."

PEOPLE IN SHORT SUPPLY:

WHAT IS THE ANSWER?
It appears certain that if college teaching is to
attract and hold top-grade men and women, a
drastic step must be taken: salaries must be doubled
within five to ten years.

There is nothing extravagant about such a proposal;
indeed, it may dangerously understate the need. The
current situation is so serious that even doubling his sal-
ary would not enable the college teacher to regain his
former status in the American economy.
Professor Harris of Harvard figures it this way:
For every $100 he earned in 1930, the college faculty
member earned only $85, in terms of 1930 dollars, in
1957. By contrast, the average American got $175 in
1957 for every $100 he earned in 1930. Even if the pro-
fessor's salary is doubled in ten years, he will get only a

TEACHERS D«J THE MARKETPLACE

$70 increase in buying power over 1930. By contrast, the
average American is expected to have $127 more buying
power at the end of the same period.

In this respect, Professor Harris notes, doubhng faculty
salaries is a modest program. "But in another sense," he
says, "the proposed rise seems large indeed. None of the
authorities . . . has told us where the money is coming
from." It seems quite clear that a fundamental change in
public attitudes toward faculty salaries will be necessary
before significant progress can be made.

FINDING THE MONEY is 3 problem with which each
college must wrestle today without cease.
For some, it is a matter of convincing taxpayers
and state legislators that appropriating money for faculty

salaries is even more important than appropriating
money for campus buildings. (Curiously, buildings are
usually easier to "sell" than pay raises, despite the seem-
ingly obvious fact that no one was ever educated by a pile
of bricks.)

For others, it has been a matter of fund-raising cam-
paigns ("We are writing salary increases into our 1959-60
budget, even though we don't have any idea where the
money is coming from," says the president of a privately
supported college in the Mid-Atlantic region); of finding
additional salary money in budgets that are already
spread thin ("We're cutting back our library's book
budget again, to gain some funds in the salary accounts");
of tuition increases ("This is about the only private enter-
prise in the country which gladly subsidizes its customers;
maybe we're crazy"); of promoting research contracts
("We claim to be a privately supported university, but
what would we do without the AEC?"); and of bar-
gaining.

"The tendency to bargain, on the part of both the col-
leges and the teachers, is a deplorable development," says
the dean of a university in the South. But it is a grow-
ing practice. As a result, inequities have developed: the
teacher in a field in which people are in short supply or in
industrial demand — or the teacher who is adept at
"campus politics" — is likely to fare better than his col-
leagues who are less favorably situated.

"Before you check with the administration on the
actual appointment of a specific individual," says a
faculty man quoted in the recent and revealing book. The
Academic Marketplace, "you can be honest and say to
the man, 'Would you be interested in coming at this
amount?' and he says, 'No, but I would be interested at
this amount.' " One result of such bargaining has been
that newly hired faculty members often make more
money than was paid to the people they replace — a happy
circumstance for the newcomers, but not hkely to raise
the morale of others on the faculty.

"We have been compelled to set the beginning salary
of such personnel as physics professors at least $1,500
higher than salaries in such fields as history, art, physical
education, and English," wrote the dean of faculty in a
state college in the Rocky Mountain area, in response to a
recent government questionnaire deaUng with salary prac-
tices. "This began about 1954 and has worked until the
present year, when the differential perhaps may be in-
creased even more."

Bargaining is not new in Academe (Thorstein Veblen
referred to it in The Higher Learning, which he wrote in

1918), but never has it been as widespread or as much a
matter of desperation as today. In colleges and universi-
ties, whose members like to think of themselves as equally
dedicated to all fields of human knowledge, it may prove
to be a weakening factor of serious proportions.

Many colleges and universities have managed to make
modest across-the-board increases, designed to restore
part of the faculty's lost purchasing power. In the 1957-
58 academic year, 1,197 institutions, 84.5 per cent of
those answering a U.S. Office of Education survey ques-
tion on the point, gave salary increases of at least 5 per
cent to their faculties as a whole. More than half of them
(248 public institutions and 329 privately supported insti-
tutions) said their action was due wholly or in part to the
teacher shortage.

Others have found fringe benefits to be a partial
answer. Providing low-cost housing is a particularly suc-
cessful way of attracting and holding faculty members;
and since housing is a major item in a family budget, it
is as good as or better than a salary increase. Oglethorpe
University in Georgia, for example, a 200-student, pri-
vate, liberal arts institution, long ago built houses on cam-
pus land (in one of the most desirable residential areas on
the outskirts of Atlanta), which it rents to faculty mem-
bers at about one-third the area's going rate. (The cost
of a three-bedroom faculty house: $50 per month.) "It's
our major selling point," says Oglethorpe's president,
Donald Agnew, "and we use it for all it's worth."

Dartmouth, in addition to attacking the salary problem
itself, has worked out a program of fringe benefits that
includes full payment of retirement premiums (16 per
cent of each faculty member's annual salary), group in-
surance coverage, paying the tuition of faculty children at
any college in the country, liberal mortgage loans, and
contributing to the improvement of local schools which
faculty members' children attend.

Taking care of trouble spots while attempting to whittle
down the salary problem as a whole, searching for new
funds while reapportioning existing ones, the colleges and
universities are dealing with their salary crises as best they
can, and sometimes ingeniously. But still the gap between
salary increases and the rising figures on the Bureau of
Labor Statistics' consumer price index persists.

How CAN THE GAP BE CLOSED?
First, stringent economies must be applied by
educational institutions themselves. Any waste
that occurs, as well as most luxuries, is probably being
subsidized by low salaries. Some "waste" may be hidden

in educational theories so old that they are accepted
without question; if so, the theories must be re-examined
and, if found invalid, replaced with new ones. The idea
of the small class, for example, has long been honored
by administrators and faculty members alike; there is
now reason to suspect that large classes can be equally
effective in many courses — a suspicion which, if found
correct, should be translated into action by those institu-
tions which are able to do so. Tuition may have to be
increased — a prospect at which many public-college, as
well as many private-college, educators shudder, but
which appears justified and fair if the increases can be
tied to a system of loans, scholarships, and tuition re-
bates based on a student's or his family's ability to pay.

Second, massive aid must come from the public, both
in the form of taxes for increased salaries in state and
municipal institutions and in the form of direct gifts to
both public and private institutions. Anyone who gives
money to a college or university for unrestricted use or
earmarked for faculty salaries can be sure that he is mak-
ing one of the best possible investments in the free world's
future. If he is himself a college alumnus, he may con-
sider it a repayment of a debt he incurred when his col-
lege or university subsidized a large part of his own edu-
cation (virtually nowhere does, or did, a student's tuition
cover costs). If he is a corporation executive or director,
he may consider it a legitimate cost of doing business; the
supply of well-educated men and women (the alternative
to which is half-educated men and women) is dependent
upon it. If he is a parent, he may consider it a premium
on a poUcy to insure high-quality education for his chil-
dren — quality which, without such aid, he can be certain
will deteriorate.

Plain talk between educators and the public is a third
necessity. The president of Barnard College, Millicent C.
Mcintosh, says: "The 'plight" is not of the faculty, but of
the pubhc. The faculty will take care of themselves in the
future either by leaving the teaching profession or by
never entering it. Those who care for education, those
who run institutions of learning, and those who have chil-
dren — all these will be left holding the bag." It is hard to
believe that if Americans — and particularly college alum-
ni and alumnae — had been aware of the problem, they
would have let faculty salaries fall into a sad state. Ameri-
cans know the value of excellence in higher education too
well to have blithely let its basic element — excellent teach-
ing — slip into its present peril. First we must rescue it;
then we must make certain that it does not fall into dis-
repair again.

Some

Questions

for

Alumni

and

Alumnae

► Is your Alma Mater having difficulty finding qualified
new teachers to fill vacancies and expand its faculty to
meet climbing enrollments?

► Has the economic status of faculty members of your
college kept up with inflationary trends?

► Are the physical facilities of your college, including
laboratories and libraries, good enough to attract and
hold qualified teachers?

► Is your community one which respects the college
teacher? Is the social and educational environment of
your college's "home town" one in which a teacher would
like to raise his family?

► Are the restrictions on time and freedom of teachers
at yourcollege such as to discourage adventurous research,
careful preparation of instruction, and the expression of
honest conviction?

► To meet the teacher shortage, is your college forced
to resort to hiring practices that are unfair to segments of
the faculty it already has?

► Are courses of proved merit being curtailed? Are
classes becoming larger than subject matter or safeguards
of teacher-student relationships would warrant?

► Are you, as an alumnus, and your college as an insti-
tution, doing everything possible to encourage talented
young people to pursue careers in college teaching?

If you are dissatisfied with the answers to these questions,
your college may need help. Contact alumni officials at
your college to learn if your concern is justified. If it is,
register your interest in helping the college authorities
find solutions through appropriate programs of organized
alumni cooperation.

EDITORIAL STAFF

DAVID A. BURR

The University of Oklahoma

DAN H. FENN, Jr.
Harvard University

RANDOLPH L. FORT

Emory University

CORBIN GWALTNEY
The Johns Hopkins University

L. FRANKLIN HEALD

The University of New Hampshire

CHARLES M. HELMKEN
St. Johns University

JEAN D. LINEHAN
The American Alumni Council

ROBERT L. PAYTON
Washington University

MARIAN POVERMAN
Barnard College

FRANCES PROVENCE

Baylor University

ROBERT M. RHODES
Lehigh University

WILLIAM SCHRAMM
The University of Pennsylvania

VERNE A. STADTMAN
The University of California

FREDERIC A. STOTT, Jr.
Phillips Academy, Andover

FRANK J. TATE
The Ohio State University

ERIK WENSBERG

Columbia University

CHARLES E. WIDMAYER
Dartmouth College

REBA WILCOXON

The University of Arkansas

CHESLEY WORTHINGTON
Brown University

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Photographs: Alan J. Bearden

Printing: R. R. Donnelley & Sons Co.

This survey was made possible in part by funds granted by Carnegie Corporation of New York.
Thai Corporation is not, however, the author, owner, publisher, or proprietor of this publication
and is not to be understood as approving by virtue of its grant any of the statements made or
views expressed therein.

The editors are indebted to Loren C. Eiseley, professor of anthropology at the University of
Pennsylvania, for his contributions to the introductory picture section of this report.

No part of this report may be reprinted
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As the Year
Closed . . .

Susqiuhanna's thirteenth President. Dr. Gusturc
Wither \\'(7«-r ua.i iniiuiiurated on May 22. 19.59.
ReiJresentatii:es from more than 90 colleges ami
iiniver.fities were in iittendanee.

Those taking part in tlie Inaugural Service were,
I. to r.: Dr. John F. llarkins. President of the
Board; Dr. Weber; Dr. Ralph C. Robinson. Secre-
tary. Central Pennsylvania Synod; Dr. }. Frank
Fife. President. Synod of Maryland; The Rev. Ren-
jumin Lot: and Mr. John Horn. Board Member
and Chairman of the Presidential Selection Com-
mittee.

Susquehanna's .\lumni Chit.st(Oiding Achievement
Award was presented this year to Dr. John J. Houtz of
the Chemistry Department, known and loved by Sus-
quehanfians for many years. Dr. Houtz retired this
year hut, at the request of President Weber, will continue
to teach one class in organic chemistry.

L. to r.: Dr. Calvin V. Erdly, '20, Chairman of the
Awards Committee; Dr. Houtz, '08; Raymond P. Gar-
man, '30, Retiring President of the General Alumni As-
sociation.

What will probably be a new tradition at Susque-
hanna was Citablishcd this year when President Weber
announced at the close of Commencement festivities,
"The Seniors are initiating a new tradition by gathering
in front of Seibcrt after graduation to say farewell to
each other. Their friends and parents are asked not to
ioiti them at this time."

Susquehanna's May Queen
of 7.9.5.9, Mi,ts Sandra Meyer
of Livingston, N. J., was
cnnvncd by President Web-
ir in the company of Miss
Jacqueline MeKeever '.52,
popular Broadway mu.sical
and T. V. star.

One of the significant
events of .Alumni Day was
breaking ground for a new
gateway to the campus. The
gateway, to cost more than
SIO.OOO. is a gift from Mrs.
Eleanor Landes as a Me-
morial to her husband. Dr.
Latimer S. Landes '11.
who had been a mend>er of
Susquehanna's Board of Di-
rectors for 19 years.

L. to r.: Dr. John I. Wood-
ruff '88; Dr. John J. Houtz
'08; Dr. Weber; Dr. Calvin
V. Erdly '20; Dr. Joseph
L. Hackenberg '20; Law-
rence M. Isaacs '43; Ray-
mond P. Garman '30.

REUNION
CLASSES

ALUMNI DAY 1959

THE SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS

Miss Hilda Kolpin
209^ W. Snyder Street
Selinsgrove, Pa.

POSTMASTER — Please notify if undelivered
Entered at Selinsgrove. Pennsylvania Post Office as Second Class Matter

LIBRARY

SEPTEMBER 1959

SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY
General Alumni Association

OFFICERS

Honorary President

Dr. j:.lin I. Woodruff '88

President

Lawrence M. Isaacs '43

1st Vice President
Paul M. Haines '31

2nd Vice President

Mrs. Mary Karlliim Htillway '28

Recording Secretary

Mrs. l.a\an R. Hohinson 46

Treasurer

W. Da\id Gross '47

Statistician

Edwin M. Brungart '00

Mend)ers-at-Large

HaNinoiid H. Gamian, Sr. '30
Peter Sluit> '38

Representative on I'niicrsity Hoard of
Trustees
Clyde R. Spit/ner '37

Representatives to Athletic Committee
Perce Appleyard '22
John .\I. Auten '28

Director of Alumni Relations
Donald E. Wissinger .50

On Our Cover

Susquehanna Prcsitlent Gustave W.
Weber visits early-season football prac-
tice to greet three Crusader alinnni who
are coaching the 42-nieinber 1959 scjuad:
Head Coach Whitcy Keil '39, Assistant
Coaches Bob Pittello '.51 and Blair Hel-
ton '42. See story, page 17.

The SUSQUEHRNM RLUMNUS

Vol. 29

September 1959

CONTENTS

Don W'i.s.siiifjt'r Is .\c'\\ .Klumni Director .

Students Venture Mt. Malianoy Climb
by Ccor<s,e Gopic

Crusader I loinecoiiiiiig 1959

When Vou Come Baek ....

New Faces in New Places ....

Russell Gait As Christian Preacher
/)!/ Bcnjdniin Lotz

Susquehanna Enrolls Largest Freshman Class

Alumni Slow in Responding

Club News .......

Thi'ee Alumni Coach 19.59 Crusaders .

Susquehannans on Parade ....

Whither tlu' Class of '.59 ....

Born Crusaders ......

S. U. \V'eddings

Deaths

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Entered as second-class matter September 26, 1931. at tlie Post Of-
fice at .Selinsgro\e, Pa., under the Act of .August 24, 1912. Published
four times a yciir by Susquehanna University, Selinsgro\e, Pa., in
months of September, December, Marcli and June.

Susquehanna Alumnus

Don Wissinger
Is New
Alumni Director

Ten years ago he was known as "The Toe" . . . Now he's
back at his Alma Mater as Director of Alumni Relations.

Sej^tember 15 was a red-letter day for Susque-
hanna alumni. That's the day Donald E. Wissinger
'50 of York, Pa. reported on the S.U. campus to take
o\'er as Director of Alumni Relations. Universitv
President Gustave W. Weber announced the appoint-
ment on September 1.

Digging right in to his new duties, Don immedi-
ately found himself with responsibilities and a tra\'el
schedule which \\'oidd stagger a lesser man. But Don
is a talented and energetic alumnus— enthusiastic about
Susquehanna's future and well-equipped to direct a
vigorous program, .\lumni all across the land will be
seeing him and hearing him as he becomes their new
link to a stronger, more effective Susquehanna.

Formerly guidance counselor in the \\'est York
Area High School, \\issingcr is a 1950 graduate of
Susquehanna. Known as "The Toe" in his under-
graduate days, he was a specialist in kicking points-
after-touchdown on the Amos Alonzo Stagg football
teams. He played quarterback in '47, '48 and '49.

The new director assumed full-time responsibility

for ahunni activities formerly handled by Dan Mac-
Cuish, now full-time Director of Admissions.

A native of Altoona, Pa., Wissinger taught mathe-
matics and social studies at \\'est York 19.50-1957.
while coaching football, basketball and baseball teams
for the school. Tlie following year he cai'rled out sim-
ilar duties at Edgar Fahs Smith Junior High School,
York, and a year ago returned to West York as guid-
ance counselor. In 195.3 he was awarded the M.Ed,
degree by Penn State University.

\\'issinger was president of the \\'est "^'ork profes-
sional Teachers Organization and an active youth
leader at St. Stephen's Evangelical and Reformed
Church, York, where he also served as Sunday sciiool
superintendent and a member of the clioir.

He is married to the former Flora ,\I. Bainhart of
Claysburg, Pa., a Susquehanna graduate of 1951. The
Wissingers have four children: Scott, 5; Donna, 3;
t\\ins Jane and Janice, 9 months. They are making
their new home at 422 North Orange Street, Selins-
grove.

SEPTEMBER 1959

students Venture
Mt. Mahanoy Climb

by GEORGE GOPIE

Mr. Gopie is president of the
S.U, Student Council. This
article appeared in last May's
final issue of The Susque-
hanna, now renamed THE
CRUSADER.

Chapel

It's MoikUu morning and, as usual, President
\\'eber is in charge of the chapel service. Today he is
continuing his series of talks on the Seven Great Men of
Greece. Suddenly, without lifting his voice or drop-
ping his tone he changes abruptly from his regular dis-
course. What he says may be summarized in the fol-
lowing words: In an effort to revive an old tradition
whereby seniors of S.U. were required to climb the
Mahanoy Mountain before they could graduate, today
is declared a Senior's Holiday. They are excused from
classes for the rest of the day. Lunches have been
packed, and at ten o'clock buses will be here to take
them to the side of the mountain. The seniors will
climb Mt. Mahanoy today.

Get Ready . . . Get Set

It's one mad dash as soon as chapel is over. The
senior women are busy changing into old clothes. The
men are hurrying off to the fraternity houses to slip on
sneakers and dungarees, and at the same time to rouse
some of their sleeping classmates with the words, "A
climbing we will go!" The buses are parked in front
of Seibert Hall. By this time, the seniors can be
singled out from the rest of the students by their out-
doors type of dress. Carl Catherman is sitting discon-
solately in front of G.A. Hall voicing his disappoint-

ment in no uncertain tei^ms. Evidently, his student
teaching duties stood in his way of joining his class-
mates on their way to the clouds. "And I'm such an
old mountain climber from way back," he says to thii
circle of sympathizers.

The seniors are now seated in the two buses.
Number One bus is encountering some difficulties.
Doc Boyer, sitting ne.\t to the food, cannot restrain his
fingers from delving into some of the lunches. Quite
soon he is joined by Kate Henry and it is only the
stem voice of a certain Miss Royer that finally shoos
them both away from the victuals.

A little after ten o'clock, the buses leave S.U. and
before long the class of '59 is safely deposited on the
side of Mt. Mahano)'.

Now Go Man, Go

One look at the imposing peak of this mountain is
enough to discourage even the most energetic seniors.
As for the women . . . they get off the buses, take one
look at the mountain, dien look helplessly at each
other. "WHAT . . .!", "Are we going to climb THAT?"
(Mt. Mahanoy is supposed to be at least eighteen hun-
dred feet above sea level. From where the seniors
stand, the peak is only fifteen hundred feet away.)

The preliminar\- gasps and sighs are soon dis-
pensed with. Led 1)\ little Joseph Lauver, a ten-year-

Susquehanna Alumnus

old student from Selinsgro\e Junior Higli School, the
seniors, lunch bags in hand, fall in line and start the
great trek to the sunnnit.

The Climb

At first, the climb appears to be very easy. Walk-
ing piirallel to the highway for some four himcb-ed feet,
the seniors actually go down a little depression, but
without any wtuning, the course changes abruptly.
They stand face to face with the steep side of the
mountain. There is a little path leading to the top, but
as it winds itself among the tiees and rocks, it soon
becomes hard to follow, and most of the time each
senior can be seen wandering off into some Uttle trail
of his own. The climb is a back-breaking ;iffair. Once
you start up the side, you start a laborious struggle
with nature. You can hardly go for more tlian two or
tliree minutes at a time without stopping to catch your
breath. Using the little path, you look around in your
tired condition to find an easier way up, but tliere is
none. Sometimes, it happens that just as you begin
to think you can travel just a little faster because the
grade has decreased slightly, you come upon a huge
boulder, and by the time you are tlirough surmounting
it, it's time to sit and catch your breath. It really does
help to sit for a short while, but there is always the
fear lurking in your mind that if you rest for too long
a period you will never have di^ive to go on.

There are trees as far as you can see. Sometimes
along the path, you have to stoop to avoid the over-
hanging branches. Sometimes, you are forced to
make a semicircle in order to bypass an impudent over-
grown twig. The little trail is all covered over with
dead leaves, and this makes it harder for the climber
to get a firm footing. The dead leaves act as a good
camouflage for little boulders, so that as you are lab-
oriousK- dragging \ourself upwards, you may sudden-
1\ step on one of these hidden traps and find yourself
kissing Mother Earth. The journey seems never to
come to an end. The higher you go, the longer the
trail seems to be. You do not see the top until you
get there, as there is nothing with which to judge how
far up you may be, or how much farther you may have
to go. After you are about one-quarter of the way up,
you are tired beyond all reason. And, as if the climb
itself were not vmcomfortable enough, the heat adds
its own unpleasantness.

The seniors are acquitting themselves in a superb
manner. As they started upwards, jovial songs and
the mocking laughter soon leave their lips. Witli a
grim determination they forge their way upwards.
The dead leaves serve as comfortable seats of repose.
The obstructing trees are used as handholds, and the
dec-epti\'e rocks are good excuses for some tired senior
to take a short rest once he is in\'oluntaril)' brought to
earth.

Individual Methods of Assault

All the way up, little Miss Doris Shoemaker plays
the role of the casual mountaineer. She walks all by
herself, and stops to rest as if she is just enjoying tlie
scener\- and is not really tired. Pete Pace, w^ith a few
lunches tucked under his arms, is having a slightly dif-
ficult time of it. And as he trips up occasionally,
Betsy encourages him to remain seated so she can en-
joy a few moments of respite. Mrs. Weber and Miss
Heinly are the first to introduce the system of sitting
right down if you are tired. Shoes, Joe and Stoney
travel in a group, and rest in a group. As they are
passed on the way, they stare with blank expressions
and sweat pouring down their faces. Dr. Weber is off
to a good start. He soon loses some of his original
speed and is able to snatch moments of rest as he
passes out words of encouragement to the straggling
seniors. Ray Stiller seems to have no problems. With
his head clown, he makes his way onward in a calm
and efl^ortless manner.

On Top of Old Mahanoy

After about an hour's tra\el, the senior class is
safely lodged on the summit. The view from up there
is quite beautiful. Some of the buildings on our
campus can be seen in the west without the use of
field glasses. Still looking westward, we see a group
of islands in the Susquehanna River. One of them has
a complete farm on it. Looking southward, one sees
the beautiful countryside, with well-ordered pine trees
and gently rolling fields. It is hot today and there is
mist hanging over the trees in the distance.

As soon as a senior reaches the top, he is greeted
by a chorus of voices, "You have to touch the flagpole.
That's the tradition." The flagpole referred to is con-
structed of six pieces of iron pipe. On top of it hangs
the remnants of Old Glory. Not to be outdone by the
group which placed that flag up there, our seniors de-
cide to place S.U.'s banner on the pole. The foremost
volunteer for this job is George Thies. His first at-
tempt isn't too successful. Aided by some of the broad-
shouldered men, he scrambles up to the top, but only
succeeds in tying the banner at a considerable distance
below Old Glory. Looking up at this achievement.
Dr. Weber laughs and says to those standing around,
"We're flying our flag at half-mast for those seniors
who did not make the trip. "

Not entirely satisfied with his achie\ement, George
Thies decides to try once more. This timi', with the aid
of Nick Yost, he succeeds, and now S.U.'s banner is
waving in proud conquest on top of Mt. Mahano\'.

The seniors dispose of their lunches without much
ceremony. After awhile. Dr. Zimmer leads a group to

Continued on puRc 23

SEPTEMBER 1959

CRUSADER HOMECOMING 1959

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
OCTOBER 30-31

FRIDAY EVENING
5:30 p.m. Jiidginjr of House Decorations

7:00 p.iii.

8:00 p.m.

9:15 p.m.
SATl'KD.AY

8;.30 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

9:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

HoniecDinins Pageant with Annoimcemcnt and Coronation

of Homeeominf; Queen. Seibert Hall

lorelilite Parade and Bonfire

Interfraternity Open House and Campus Soeial

Frosli-Soph Competition

Homeeoining Registration opens in C..\ Lounge
Special General Alumni Meeting in Bogar Little rheatre
Dedication of Landes Gateway & Memorial Placpies and Tree
Fraternity and Sornrit\ .•Munmi Meetings and Luncheon Events
Snack Bar open for Lunch and Social Hour
Pre-gamc Activities and Parade of Floats with Presentation ot
Homecoming Queen and Welcome from President Isaacs and
President W'eher
1:30 p.m. Kickolf, Football, Susquehanna vs. Wilkes
AFTER GAME Victory Coffee Hour in Heilnian Hall
6:30 p.m. Fraternity and Sororitx Ban<iucts. \on-frati'rnit\ persons iiu Ihcir
o\\ n for Dinner.
Homecoming Ball in Alunuii Gxinnasium

9:00 p.m.
SUNDAY
9:00, 10:. 30

10:45 and 11:00 a.m.
Worship Services in Local Churches

GREETINGS TO THE ALUMN5:

Many changt's are taking place on our campus; a new ent-
rance to the University, new offices in Selinsgro\e Hall, altera-
tions to Selinsgrove and Hassinger Halls, significant increase in
the number of students, etc. There is a real spirit of enthusi-
asm on campus for the future development of Susquehanna
University and I extend a personal invitation to you, your fam-
ily and friends to return to the campus and participate in the
Homecoming acti\'ities. The Friday evening festivities will be
particularly colorfid and a special general meeting of the alumni
is scheduled for Saturday morning to discuss the alumni's par-
ticipation in the future growth of Susquehanna Uni\'ersity. A
motel and hotel reservation blank is included in this issue of the
ALUMNUS.

You have undoubtedly heard the old remark "Homecoming
isn"t what it used to be." The students, alumni and University
personnel have developed an outstanding program; all that is
needed for a "good old-fashioned" Homecoming weekend is
your return to campus.

Sincerely yours,

Larry Isaacs

President

Alumni Association

Oct. 30-31 Big Days
At Susquehanna

\\ hicli ioxcly Sus(i iichanna
coed will reign as 1959 Homecom-
ing Queen? \Mi() will w in the Sus-
quehanna - ^^■ilkes football game?
What fraternit\- will do the most
creative jol) decorating its hou.se
to welcome Crusader aluiuni back
to the campus?

Answers to these and otlR'i
questions will be vours at first-hand
if you're on deck at your Alma
Mater on October 31. Better yet,
\\h\ not make a weekend of it?
Tilings start to happen at 5:.3() p.m.
on Friday, October 30. Just take
a look at the schedule— it's loaded
with traditional Homecoming
events and includes a few new
features, too.

For example, \()u certainly
wont want to miss the Dedication
of Landes Gateway. Tiiis beauti-
ful new entrance to the campus-
completed during the summer —
was erected in memory of Dr. Lat-
imer S. Landes, President of the
C:lass of 19n, by his wife.

Banquets, limcheons, meetings
— all kinds of opportunities for
alumni to meet their classmates and
friends are on the 1959 schedule
for Homecoming at Susquehanna.
As an added dividend, you'll see
for yourself some of the physical
changes heralding the beginning
of a New Susquehanna, a Second
Century Susquehanna — a Sus(}ue-
lianna which does not repudiate
till' jiast, but radier takes pride in
the accomplishments of ynu. her
:ilumni, and builds on thciii tor
the future.

You'll be hearing more about
Homecoming from Don Wissinger
"50, new Director of Alumni Rela-
tions, but in the meantime, make
\()ur plans. All roads lead to Sel-
insgrove on October 3L

Susquehanna Alumnus

When You

Come Back . . .

You'll See

Some Changes Made

"Why, it doesn't look like the
same place" . . . "You think youre
driving into the campus of a big
state universit\" . . . "Most beauti-
ful addition to the plant in years."

These are just a few^ of tlie re-
actions to Susquehanna's new Lat-
imer S. Landes Memorial Gateway,
completed during the summer and
scheduled for dedication on Home-
coming Day, October 31 at 10:45
a. m. The gatewa\', valued at some
$12,000, was made possible by a
special gift from Dr. Landes' wife.

Dr. Landes, who was president
of the S.U. Class of 1911, was a
distinguished physician in York,
Pa. He served for 20 years on the
Susquehanna Board of Directors
and was for 10 years on its execu-
tive committee. Acti\'e in the
York - Hanover District .\lumni
Club, he was a generous contribu-
tor to its scliolarship fund. Dr.
Landes died last December.

The gateway consists of two
semi-circular red brick walls end-

ing in tall piers on either side of
the entering road. The piers are
topped b\' limestone slabs with
the legend "Susquehanna Univer-
sity" incised in each. Each pier
holds a large colonial-style lamp.
Appropriate shrubbery and flowers
ha\e been planted in the areas in
front of the t\\'o walls.

Tlie brownstone piers wliicli
lieralded the entrance to Susque-
hanna for many years ha\e been
re-erected at the western entrance
to the campus adjacent to Faculty
Row.

Physical changes were also
made this summer in Selinsgrove
and Hassinger Halls. While the
Hassinger work was of a compara-
ti\eh' minor nature, Selinsgrove
was the scene of extensive renova-
tion. To satisf\- safety require-
ments of the Pennsyhania Depart-
ment of Labor and Industry,
whicli objected to possible fire
conditions in the building, the en-
tire central stairwa\- area was tak-
en out and rebuilt with new mate-

rials, making it fire resistant for a
period of at least one hour.

The new main entrance to the
historic building is now on the east
side, formerly an entrance onlv to
tlie second and third floor dormi-
tories, and includes a fair-sized en-
try hall inside. The exterior was
redesigned in keeping with the co-
lonial feeling of the Susquehanna
Library and the Landes Gateway.

On the dormitory floors cor-
ridors were completely refurbish-
ed, with tile floors and modern
hghting installed. New shower
and lavatory facilities were also
changed in size to allow for more
comfortable living rjuarters. As a
result of better use of space, there
are actually 16 more men students
in residence now than there were
previously.

The basement of tlie lOO-year-
old building came in for a face-
lifting too. Since half of it had no
more than the original dirt floor, tliis
was paved witli loncrete and lil-
Cdiitimii'd on page 22

SEPTEMBER 1959

New Faces in New Places

BASTRESS

McCUNE

ELKINGTON

NORRIS

Oldtiiners and returnees to Sus-
quehanna this fall liad 21 new
faces to become familiar with on
the faculty and staff. Newcomers
had to learn to know the total
complement which now numbers
70, including eight persons seen in
new roles as a result of promotion
or reassignment.

S.U. President Gustaxe \\. We-
ber was kept busy all summer se-
curing and appointing the new
faculty and staff members. He ex-
plained that the additions were
made "to meet the demands of an
increased student enrollment and
to replace last year's losses due to
death and retirement." There are
573 students on campus this fall,
representing nearly 15 percent
more than in 1958-59.

Heading the list of new per-
sonnel is Dr. Wilhelm Reuning,

recently head of the history and
political science department at
Elizabethtown College, Elizabeth-
town, Pa. Dr. Reuning was named
Dean of the Faculty and Professor
of History. A native of Germany,
the 35-year-old dean fills a post
left vacant last March with the
deatli of Dean Russell Gait. Dr.
Reuning has B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
degrees from the University of
Pennsylvania.

Appointed Associate Professor
of Chemistry was Dr. Francis W.
Brown, who formerly held a sim-
ilar position at Clarkson College of
Technology. He is a product of
the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology and holds the M.S.
and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard
University. Dr. Brown also has
wide industrial experience and
during the past summer was en-

gaged in chemical research for the
U.S. Naval Propellant Plant in
\\'ashington, D. C.

Dr. Otto Reimherr, former Lu-
theran Chaplain at the Unixcrsity
of Maryland, is now .\ssistaiit Pro-
fessor of Ik'ligion and Philosophy.
A graduate of the College of the
City of New York and Gett>'sburg
Seminary, he obtained his Ph.D.
from Coliuubia University and
has tauglit at Gettysburg Seminary
and \\'ittenberg College.

New Assistant Professor of Ed-
ucation is Robert M. Bastress, an
S.U. graduate of 1939 who re-
ceived his master's degree from
Bucknell. He will also coach the
baseball team, which he formerly
did during 1947-1953. Mr. Bast-
ress had been associated with Sn\'-
der County schools since 1939 and
most recentlv was assistant countv

Susquehanna Alumnus

REUNING

BROWN

REIMHERR

KARNIOL

PIRIE

MECKLEY

DODGE

superintendent. He has taught at
Bucknell for the past six summers.

Instructor in \hisic is Galen H.
Deibler, who has bachelor's de-
grees from the New England Con-
servator\' and Yale University
School of Music and the M.Mus.
from Yale. He was also a Rocke-
feller Scholar at the Lutheran
Theological Seminary in Philadel-
phia.

Arthur J. Norris is Insti^uctor in
Business Administration. In busi-
ness in Switzerland with McGraw
Hill Publishing Co. for the past
eight years, he formerly taught at
tlie Universit)' of California, Los
Angeles. Mr. Norris is a graduate
of Drexel Institute of Technology
and has his master's degree from
New York University.

Directing the Susquehanna
Band as Instructor in Music is

James B. Steffy, who pre\'iously
\\'as band instructor at West York
Area High School, York. Pa. Mr.
Steffy attended the Curtis Institute
of Music, Philadelphia, and holds
bachelor's and master's degrees in
music education from ^^'est Ches-
ter (Pa.) State Teachers College
and Penn State University respec-
tively. He also has conducted
various civic and city bands and
symphonies in central and eastern
Pennsylvania.

Retiuning to his Alma Mater
as Instructor in Matliematics is
Blair L. Heaton, well-known and
popular Selinsgrove High School
teacher who had recently been
teaching on Long Island in New
York. An outstanding athlete prior
to his graduation from Susquehan-
na in 1942, Mr. Heaton is now as-
sistant football coach, will also as-

sist in basketball, and will be head
coach of a revived track team in
1960. He has his master's degree
from Penn State.

Mrs. Marjorie Wolfe McCune,
S. U. '43 has come back on
the campus as Instructor in Eng-
lish and Latin. Formerly a teacher
at Sunbury Junior High School,
she is die wife of die Rev. John C.
McCune '37, pastor of St. Paul's
Lutheran Chinch, Williamsport.

Insti-uctor in Fine Ails is Mrs.
Hilda Karniol, a native Austrian
who studied at the Vienna Acad-
emy and under European paint-
ers. Mrs. Karniol has gained crit-
ical acclaim in many fields of
painting and is especially well-
known as an interpreter of Penn-
sylvania.

Warren J. Piric, another Sus-
Continucd on page 23

SEPTEMBER 1959

RUSSELL GALT

As Christian Preacher

by BENJAMIN LOTZ

The Rev. Mr. Lotz Is associate
professor of Religion and Phil-
osophy at Susquehanna

For Susquehanna students and
ahunni, the memory of Dean Rus-
sell Gait will be that of a wise
counselor, teacher and friend. But
for Christian people in the
churches where he supplied the
pulpits, he will be remembered as
an eloquent and consecrated
preacher of the Gospel, a zealous
steward rightly dividing the word
of truth.

As a preacher. Dean Gait had
a fine historical sense wliich gave
to tlie sermon strength and lasting
w^orth. He sought to find the
proper context of the text he chose
and fitted it into its historical
framework. In a notable sennon
based on Isaiah 40:31, entitled The
Christians Source of Strength, his
introductory remarks gave the
background of the te.xt. He did
not hesitate to state clearly that it
was likely the utterance of one of
Israel's prophets at the time of the
Bab\'lonian exile and designated it
as one of the great texts of the
Bible.

In a like way. he faced the un-
pleasant aspects of the Bible in a
forthright manner. ^^'hen he
preached on Nahum, he did not
hesitate to characterize the proph-
et's language as violent, denunci-
atory and even sometimes vulgar.
Then underlined in red, he printed
in capital letters across his manu-
script these words: How Did a
Prophet of Jehocah Get This Way?

Dr. Gait's answer was a
straightforward attempt to make

his audience aware that from
cover to cover the Bible stresses
the fact that God hates evil, de-
spises sin and cannot stand iniqui-
ty'. For it was the dean's convic-
tion, doubtlessly inherited from his
Scottish ancestors, that God is both
wrath and love. For liim, Nahum
the prophet had emphasized a for-
gotten truth and he shared this
conviction with his congregation.

The essentially Christian char-
acter of his sermons was notably
disclosed in a sermon on Matthew
16:13-15. In the introduction, the
dean stressed the fact that the
great ethnic religions do not raise
the question concerning men's at-
titude to the founder. This was
the distinctive message of Chris-
tianity and in this sermon the dean
wrestled skillfully and successfully
\\ ith the implications of this mes-
sage.

Dr. Gait showed how the divin-
it\ of our Lord can be overstressed
to the exclusion of his humanity.
\\'hen that is the case, then our
Lord's life would not afford men
the help they need. On the other
hand, it was pointed out, to assert
that Jesus was only a great and
good man would have made him a
prophet, the Messiah, but nothing
more. In this serm(m, Dr. Gait
made it clear that in the life of
Christ is a mystery, but one that
asserts Jesus Christ is both God
and man. No preacher, in the
dean's opinion, could offer any log-
ical argument that would con-

vince others tluit Jesus Christ is
the Son of God. This was a con-
clusion that men, like Peter,
reached by revelation and experi-
ence. Dr. Gait testified that in
Eg\i5t— as he worked w ith his Mos-
lem students— this experience was
deepened and strengthened by his
renewed study of the life of Christ.
Dr. Gait's preaching was not
only Christ-centered, fordiright,
evangelical but extremely personal
and practical. On one manuscript
is an account of a response he had
received from a listener. The wo-
man had been a Presbyterian all
her life, and once told her Polish
maid that she herself had never
felt she could go to confession as
she had no sins to confess to a
priest. To this, the maid retorted:
"You have! You have the devil's
own temper." Obviously Dr. Gait
noted this on the manuscript of
the sermon to embellish it at a
later date with a telling illustra-
tion.

A Prayer of Dr. Gait

Alniiglitij God, l-'ountain of all
truth: we tlitink thee for the rev-
cUition of fJiij iiroce which is able
to nuikc us wise unto everlasting
life. Mercifully grant, we beseech
thee that the truth which we have
studied this day may tlirougJi thy
blessing bring forth in us the fruit
of good living, to the honor and
praise of thy name, through Jesus
Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Susquehanna Alumnus

Dean Zimmer administers freshman tests.

Books, books, books for everyone.

S. U. Enrolls Largest Freshman Class in History

SUMMER AT SUSQUEHANNA

It was a busy summer at Sus-
quehanna.

The Admissions and Registrars
offices were ti'ving to squeeze in
good students who apphed late.
Tlie Dean's office was assigning
students to rooms it wasn't sure
would be ready for occupancy on
opening day (P.S. They were
ready just in time). President
Weber had as heavy a speaking
and preaching schedule as he has
throughout the year. New stafl
members were learning new jobs.
The Business Manager pushed,
prodded ;md wheedled contractors
into completing needed construc-
tion and repairs.

In the midst of all the bustle,
students and \'isitors came and
went in a steady stream during the
three-montli period.

Earh' in June Summer Session
began, running for six weeks and
ser\ing some 45 students.

Camp Susquehanna of the Sus-
quehanna Conference, Central
Pennsylvania S\Tiod, United Lu-
theran Church in America, was in
operation from July 19 thru Aug-

ust 9. Total registration — a rec-
ord — was 424 boys and girls.
Headed by the Rev. Adam P.
Bingaman of Montgomery, Pa., a
staff of 27 conducted the camp.

Some 60 ULCA pastors at-
tended a Seminar on Christian
Social Responsibility September
9-11. Special lecturers were Dr.
Martin J. Heinecken, professor of
systematic theology at the Lu-
theran Theological Seminary, Phil-
adelphia, and Dr. Harold Haas,
executive secretary of the ULCA
Board of Social Missions. The
seminar was one of four sched-
uled for the summer and fall at
\;irious locations in the Central
Pennsylvania Synod.

On September 11-12 the synods
7th annual Rural Life Conference
brought to the S.U. campus more
than 125 pastors, councilmen and
other chvu-ch workers. Leaders of
this conference included Dr. Wil-
liam II. Lazareth, professor of sys-
tematic theology at tlie Pliiladel-
phia Seminary, and Dr. F. L.
\\ hale\', professor of psychology at
Penn State University.

Tofal Student Body at 573

The largest Freshman class in
the history of Susquehanna Uni-
versity underwent an intensive
four-day orientation period on the
campus beginning September 16.
The class numbers 225 including
105 men and 120 women.

S.U. had a total enrollment of
around 500 in former years. For
1959-60 the total reached 573-
also the largest in the institution's
history.

Susquehanna's orientation pro-
gram, for transfer students as well
as freshmen, featured get-ac-
quainted sessions, aptitude and
psychological testing, guidance
and other procedures to help the
new students make their adjust-
ment to college life. The program
continued tlirough the weekend.
Classes began at Susquehanna on
\Ionda\' morning, September 21.

Dr. Albert A.. Zimmer, new
Dean of Students and Professor of
Education, was in charge of the
event, assisted by members of the
faculty and administrati\'e staff.
The Student Orientation Commit-
tee was headed by Miss Virginia
Alexander of New Britain, Pa. and
Harold Bingaman of Selinsgrove,
co-chairmen.

SEPTEMBER 1959

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